Brama
/ˈbrɑː.mə/noun
A Hindu god representing the creator aspect of the divine.
Did you know?The term 'Brama' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'bṛh,' meaning 'to grow' or 'to expand,' emphasizing its association with creation and the universe's vastness.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
ब्रह्मा (Brahmā)
“The creator god in Hinduism, representing the cosmic spirit and the force of creation.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
ब्रह्म (Brahma)
“The ultimate reality, the source of all existence, often referred to in the context of creation.”
Prakrit
Prakrit
ब्रह्म (Brahma)
“The same concept of the creator god, used in early Buddhist texts.”
Modern Usage
Modern Hindi
ब्रह्मा (Brāhmā)
“Continues to refer to the creator god in contemporary Hindu belief.”
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