1
: the creator god of the Hindu sacred triad compare shiva, vishnu
2
: the ultimate ground of all being in Hinduism

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The tall temples feature square bases and conical towers adorned with intricate stone carvings of gods and mythical animals, with the three largest structures dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Thai Buddhist temples often have icons of Hindu gods, such as Ganesha and Brahma, who are believed to grant these worldly wishes. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Rather than paper over that skepticism, Brahma built the campaign on it. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Janus Henderson Investors, Brahma Capital, and Biotrack Capital co-led the round, joined by Cormorant Asset Management, OrbiMed, and others. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Brahma

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 6 Oct. 2026.

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