As a Hindi name
Nearest attested word 'खेचरा' does not appear as a word in our Hindi sources. The nearest word is खेचर, meaning (f.-ī), A bird. — Platts (1884), digital edition courtesy DSAL, University of Chicago nearest word: खेचर — a suggestion, not a meaning
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
a particular Mūrchanā
Verified derivationMultiple readings (2)Why this matches what you typed
M1 · same meaning "khecarā" is the feminine form of "khecara" — the same word with the feminine ending (nominative).
M3 · meaning shifts "khecara" is derived from "khe" with the caraṭ suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
khe loc. of 3. kha, in comp.
khe—cara mf(ī)n. moving in the air, flying, MBh.; R. &c.
khe—cara m. a bird, MBh.; Nal.
Related forms
Dictionary citations
khe—carā f. (in music) a particular Mūrchanā
khe—cara mf(ī)n. moving in the air, flying, MBh.; R. &c.
khe—cara m. a bird, MBh.; Nal.
khe loc. of 3. kha, in comp.
Alternative readings
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