Yama

name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Hindu lord of death, who rides a buffalo. Hinduism
  2. 2
    A female given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit यम (yamá). Doublet of Enma.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese やま (Yama).

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