Refers to the incarnation of a deity, especially Vishnu, in Hindu mythology.
Before starting the game, I created my own avatar.
In Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as an avatar of the god Vishnu.
avatar (digital representation)
Common in online games, virtual worlds, and social media for a user's graphical persona.
In this game, you can freely customize your avatar.
I set up an avatar for my social media profile.
I participated in the online meeting room using an avatar.
ペルソナ describes a psychological or marketing persona one presents to others, whereas アバター specifically denotes a visual character used online.
プロフィール画像 usually implies an actual photo or picture, whereas アバター often refers to a drawn or animated character representing the user.
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'avatar'.
Search-only variant; not a common practical spelling.
Borrowed from English 'avatar', ultimately from Sanskrit अवतार (avatāra, 'descent').