Yama
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Yama
From the Sanskrit word yama
Example Sentences
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Yama Ahmadi, who sells flowers and gift boxes, said his employee was "very scared" by the blast.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
Yama Seafood Uni – The first time I tried uni — sea urchin — was at Shiro’s in Seattle.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
“The fluidness, the effortlessness, the way it comes out of your hand. That’s how you should throw. DeGrom and Yama are two of the best that just, like, make it look really easy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
Ms Yama is also estranged from her family.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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