As a Hindi name
Nearest attested word 'रूप्या' does not appear as a word in our Hindi sources. The nearest word is रूप्य, meaning Silver. — Platts (1884), digital edition courtesy DSAL, University of Chicago nearest word: रूप्य — a suggestion, not a meaning
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
a partic. fragrant substance
Verified derivationMultiple readings (3)Why this matches what you typed
M1 · same meaning "rūpyā" is the feminine form of "rūpya" — the same word with the feminine ending (nominative).
M3 · meaning shifts "rūpya" is derived from "rūp" with the yat suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
rūp (prob. Nom. fr. rūpa) cl. 10. P. (Dhātup. xxxv, 79) rūpayati, to form, figure, represent (esp. on the stage), exhibit by gesture, act, feign, Hariv.; Kāv.; BhP. &c.; to view, inspect, contemplate, Kir. viii, 26; Pāṇ. iii, 1, 25, Sch.; (Ā. ˚yate) to show one's self, appear, Vop.
rūp 10 U. (rūpayati te, rūpita) 1 To form, fashion. 2 To represent on the stage, act, gesticulate; rathavegaṃ nirūpya Ś. 1. 3 To mark, observe carefully, behold, look at. 4 To find out, seek. 5 To consider, ponder over. 6 To settle, fix upon. 7 To examine, investigate. 8 To feign. 9 To appoint.
rūpya mfn. well-shaped, beautiful, Pāṇ. v, 2, 120
stamped, impressed, ib.
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Dictionary citations
rūpyā f. a partic. fragrant substance, Gal.
rūpya mfn. well-shaped, beautiful, Pāṇ. v, 2, 120
stamped, impressed, ib.
rūp (prob. Nom. fr. rūpa) cl. 10. P. (Dhātup. xxxv, 79) rūpayati, to form, figure, represent (esp. on the stage), exhibit by gesture, act, feign, Hariv.; Kāv.; BhP. &c.; to view, inspect, contemplate, Kir. viii, 26; Pāṇ. iii, 1, 25, Sch.; (Ā. ˚yate) to show one's self, appear, Vop.
rūp 10 U. (rūpayati te, rūpita) 1 To form, fashion. 2 To represent on the stage, act, gesticulate; rathavegaṃ nirūpya Ś. 1. 3 To mark, observe carefully, behold, look at. 4 To find out, seek. 5 To consider, ponder over. 6 To settle, fix upon. 7 To examine, investigate. 8 To feign. 9 To appoint.
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