आत्मा
aatma
The word 'spirit' can mean a special part of a person that makes them who they are, like their feelings and thoughts. It can also mean a ghost or a magical being.
You say 'spirit' like this: SPIH-rit.
The word 'spirit' comes from the Latin word 'spiritus', which means 'breath' or 'soul'. It has been used for a long time to talk about feelings and the essence of life.
The word 'spirit' in Bengali is 'আত্মা' (Ātmā).