Amida

American  

[ah-mi-duh] / ˈɑ mɪ də /

noun

Japanese.

1. Amitābha.

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Amida British  

/ amidə /

noun

1. the Japanese name for Amitabha

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Etymology

Origin of Amida

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

When a strong light is trained on it, however, that image is projected onto a wall to reveal Amida standing on a lotus blossom and radiating beams of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

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 • Jun. 28, 2022

Pryor put the Hoyas back ahead on their ensuing possession with a three of his own, but Connecticut answered with two free throws from center Amida Brimah with 5:17 to play.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2017

“All we can do is manage with what we can farm,” Amida says.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2017

It continued to contribute literature to the Tripitaka until 1270 but after the tenth century its works, though numerous, lose their distinctive character and are largely concerned with magical formulæ and the worship of Amida.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir