General terms:
* दान (dān): This is the most common and general term for "gift." It emphasizes the act of giving something freely.
* वस्तु (vastu): This literally means "thing" or "object," but it can also be used to refer to a gift, especially if it's a material object.
* उपहार (upahār): This word specifically refers to a gift, especially one given as a token of respect or affection.
More specific terms:
* प्रदान (pra-dān): This emphasizes the act of giving something, especially something valuable.
* निवेदन (nivedan): This literally means "offer," but it can also be used to refer to a gift, especially if it's a devotional offering.
* वरदान (varadān): This specifically refers to a blessing or a gift bestowed by a deity.
Other related words:
* दानशिला (dānashilā): This means "gift-giving" or "generosity."
* दानदाता (dān-dātā): This means "giver of gifts" or "donor."
The best word to use will depend on the specific context of your sentence. For example, if you're talking about giving a gift to a friend, you could use "upahār" or "dān." If you're talking about a religious offering, you might use "nivedan" or "varadān."