- a man in India esteemed for his wisdom or learning: often used as a title of respect.
- Indian stateswoman (sister of Jawaharlal Nehru).
- Hinduism a variant of pundit (def. 3)
- Vijaya Lakshmi (vɪˈjaɪə ˈlɑːkʃmɪ). 1900–90, Indian politician and diplomat; sister of Jawaharlal Nehru
