[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c12.2758 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2758 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.2758 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c12.2758](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2758) In literature the name Kuvera signifies the god of wealth, and his city, Āḷakamandā, is said to embody all prosperity.⁵ He had nine treasures.⁶ The Yakkha Puṇṇaka calls himself the minister of Kuvera.⁷ Kuvera is mentioned in a list of those who reached heaven through generosity.⁸ - [Previous: v1.c12.2757](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2757) - [Next: v1.c12.2759](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2759) - [Up: v1.c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2758](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c12.2758) · Pramāṇa