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

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

“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 universe dissolves with him—until, after another Brahma century, he stirs, recomposes himself and begins again to dream the great cosmic dream.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan