Amida

American  

[ah-mi-duh] / ˈɑ mɪ də /

noun

Japanese.

1. Amitābha.

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Amida British  

/ amidə /

noun

1. the Japanese name for Amitabha

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Etymology

Origin of Amida

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

When a strong light is trained on it, however, that image is projected onto a wall to reveal Amida standing on a lotus blossom and radiating beams of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Sixth-century Christian physician Aetios of Amida and Paulos of Aigina, who came a century later, were said to have provided instructions for performing abortions and making contraceptives.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2022

Connecticut center Amida Brimah went to the free throw line at one point, which gave Ferry a closer look at just how massive the 7-footer’s hands are.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2017

“All we can do is manage with what we can farm,” Amida says.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2017

The Jōdo is relatively old fashioned, and does not differ much in practice from the worship of Amida as seen in China, but the Shinshū has no exact parallel elsewhere.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir