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

Connecticut center Amida Brimah went to the free throw line at one point, which gave Ferry a closer look at just how massive the 7-footer’s hands are.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2017

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

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2017

There was a town Hamad, as well as Hamon, in Galilee: also, Amida, in Mesopotamia.

From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I. by Bryant, Jacob