Brahma
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(in later Hinduism) “the Creator,” the first member of the Trimurti, with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.
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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
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another name for Brahman
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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
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Around two years ago, Brahma heard that local women were making money selling the flowers, which can be made into tea, or a blue dye.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
Nearby, a striking 9th century Indonesian carving in volcanic stone of Brahma, the multi-headed god, represents the myriad complexities of creation — just like every other Hindu Brahma sculpture that is not on view.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
A number of texts recount the child’s miraculous birth, detailing how the baby was received by the gods Indra and Brahma, and took seven steps soon after he was born.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
Pishachas are said to be a creation of the Hindu god Brahma.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023
All the gods became aspects of an all- encompassing god, Brahma.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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