Amida

[ ah-mi-duh ]

noun

, Japanese.

1. Amitābha ( def ).

Amida

/ amidə /

noun

1. the Japanese name for Amitabha

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amida¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Depicting the benevolent Amida Buddha, who offered paradise to believers, some had silk cords extending from the buddha’s hands that the expiring person could grasp.

From New York Times

Sixth-century Christian physician Aetios of Amida and Paulos of Aigina, who came a century later, were said to have provided instructions for performing abortions and making contraceptives.

From Salon

And as for transactional, nothing beats the efficacy of an 18th-century Japanese icon of the Buddha Amida, of Limitless Life. if your eyes are on it the moment you die, you sail straight through TSA PreCheck to Paradise.

From New York Times

Home Sick Pilots is an ongoing series from Image Comics — the run is currently five issues deep — about a girl named Amida, her band, and a sentient house.

From The Verge

They surpassed their previous season scoring high of 141 points on a dunk by Amida Brimah with 5:30 remaining and set their NBA scoring record on a 3-pointer by Cassius Stanley in the final minute.

From Fox News