Maitreya

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
  2. A sage of ancient India.

Pronunciation

/məˈtɹaɪ.ə/

Word forms

Maitreya

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit मैत्रेय (maitreya, “friendly, benevolent”).

Related words

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