The word "nirvana" refers to a transcendent state in which one is free from suffering, desire, and the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara). It is often associated with Buddhism and can symbolize ultimate peace and enlightenment. In a more general sense, it can also imply a state of perfect happiness or an ideal, blissful condition.
The term "nirvana" originates from the Sanskrit word "nirvāṇa," which means "blowing out" or "quenching." It is derived from the root "vā" meaning "to blow" or "to extinguish," implying the extinguishing of desire and suffering.