Brahma

¹ American  

[brah-muh] / ˈbrɑ mə /

noun

Hinduism.

1. Brahman.

2. (in later Hinduism) “the Creator,” the first member of the Trimurti, with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.

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Brahma ² American  

[brey-muh, brah-] / ˈbreɪ mə, ˈbrɑ- /

noun

1. one of a breed of large Asian chickens, having feathered legs and small wings and tail.

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Brahma ³ American  

[brey-muh, brah-] / ˈbreɪ mə, ˈbrɑ- /

noun

1. a Brahman bull, steer, or cow.

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Brahma ¹ British  

/ ˈbrɑːmə /

noun

1. a Hindu god: in later Hindu tradition, the Creator who, with Vishnu, the Preserver, and Shiva, the Destroyer, constitutes the triad known as the Trimurti

2. another name for Brahman

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Brahma ² British  

/ ˈbrɑːmə, ˈbreɪ- /

noun

1. a heavy breed of domestic fowl with profusely feathered legs and feet

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Etymology

Origin of Brahma¹

First recorded in 1775–85; from Sanskrit Brahmā (masculine), Brahma (neuter), nominative singular of Brahman ¹ ( def. )

Origin of Brahma²

First recorded in 1850–55; short for Brahmaputra fowl, so called because birds of that breed were sent to England from a town on that river

Origin of Brahma³

First recorded in 1935–40; alteration of Brahman

Example Sentences

"Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village," says Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

“I have no words, I have no words,” said newly released 17-year-old Jamal Brahma, searching for something to say to the hordes of jostling journalists and thousands of chanting Palestinians, many in national dress.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Pishachas are said to be a creation of the Hindu god Brahma.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

“For this century to belong to India, it must make the most of its demographic advantage,” said Brahma Chellaney, a professor of strategic affairs at the Centre for Policy Research.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

The tourists got to see what they wanted; from the grandstand at the Ceremonial grounds they watched the dancers perform, and they watched Indian cowboys ride bucking horses and Brahma bulls.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko