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BRAHMA
GENDER:
Masculine
USAGE:
Indian
,
Hinduism
OTHER SCRIPTS:
ब्रह्मा
(Hindi, Sanskrit)
PRONOUNCED:
BRAH-mah
[key]
Meaning & History
Means "prayer" in
Sanskrit
. The Hindu god Brahma is the creator and director of the universe, the balance between the opposing forces of
Vishnu
and
Shiva
. He is often depicted with four heads and four arms.
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