Yama

[ yuhm-uh ]

noun

, Hindu Mythology.

1. the Vedic god presiding over the underworld.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yama¹

From the Sanskrit word yama

Example Sentences

Ms Yama is also estranged from her family.

From BBC

Chinese state media Global Times reported Dec. 4 that Yama Sakura is aimed at China and the addition of Australian forces is a “dangerous obsession in hyping the China threat theory.”

From Washington Times

The junta released other political prisoners, including pro-democracy activist and leader of the most powerful trade union confederation, Jean Rémi Yama, earlier this week.

From BBC

The piece that stayed with me was a small wooden statue of Yama Dharmaraja, the god of death.

From New York Times

Yama was among those taken but later freed.

From Seattle Times