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Maitreya meaning in Tamil

மைத்திரேயர் maittirēyar

/məˈtɹaɪ.ə/

Maitreya in Tamil: மைத்திரேயர் (maittirēyar). In English, Maitreya means a bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.

Tamil words for Maitreya

bodhisattva
மைத்திரேயர் maittirēyar

English meaning of Maitreya

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

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Questions about Maitreya in Tamil

What is the meaning of Maitreya in Tamil?
Maitreya in Tamil is மைத்திரேயர் (maittirēyar).
Maitreya என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Maitreya: மைத்திரேயர் (maittirēyar).
What does Maitreya mean in English?
Maitreya means a bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.

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