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Gender Masculine
Usage Hinduism
Scripts ब्रह्मा(Sanskrit)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɾɐɦ.mɑː/(Sanskrit) /ˈbɹɑ.mə/(English)

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. After the classical period Brahma was no longer as highly revered as Vishnu and Shiva. He is often depicted with four heads and four arms.