OriginTransliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura. Compare English Æsir.
- HinduismOne of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
- A member of the lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kāmadhātu.
FormsAsuras(plural) · asura(alternative) · asur(alternative, India)