Buddah

/ˈbʊdə/ noun

Definition

An alternate or non-standard spelling of 'Buddha,' the spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'Buddha' from Sanskrit 'Buddhas' (the Awakened One or Enlightened One), derived from the Sanskrit root 'budh' meaning to awaken or know.

Kelly Says

Spelling variations like 'buddah' reflect how English speakers of different eras and regions adapted Sanskrit sounds to English letters before standardized transliteration systems existed.

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