Maitreya meaning in Sanskrit
मैत्रेय maitreya
/məˈtɹaɪ.ə/
Maitreya in Sanskrit: मैत्रेय (maitreya). In English, Maitreya means a bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
Sanskrit words for Maitreya
- bodhisattva
- मैत्रेय maitreya
English meaning of Maitreya
- proper noun A bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
- proper noun A sage of ancient India.
Maitreya in other languages
Questions about Maitreya in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of Maitreya in Sanskrit?
- Maitreya in Sanskrit is मैत्रेय (maitreya).
- Maitreya इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Maitreya: मैत्रेय (maitreya).
- What does Maitreya mean in English?
- Maitreya means a bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
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