# Maitreya

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /məˈtɹaɪ.ə/ · frequency rank #85,479

## Definitions
1. A bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
2. A sage of ancient India.

## Etymology
Transliteration of Sanskrit मैत्रेय (maitreya, “friendly, benevolent”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/maitreya