51%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Hinduism Scripts ब्रह्मा(Sanskrit) Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɹɑ.mə/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "growth, expansion, creation" 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. Related Names Rootbrih Categories creation, creator deities, deities, gods, growth, Hinduism, supreme gods, triads