Brahma

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noun (1)

Brah·​ma ˈbrä-mə How to pronounce Brahma (audio)
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: the creator god of the Hindu sacred triad compare shiva, vishnu
2
: the ultimate ground of all being in Hinduism

Brahma

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noun (2)

Brah·​ma ˈbrā-mə How to pronounce Brahma (audio) ˈbrä- How to pronounce Brahma (audio)
ˈbra-

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Sanskrit brahman

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Brahma was in 1690

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“Brahma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brahma. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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