Boddhisattva

In Buddhism, Bodhisattva refers to Enlightened beings or someone on the path of Awakening. Bodhisattva comprises two words: "bodhi," which means spiritual Awakening, and "Sattva," which means being or essence. According to Buddhist tradition, there are three principal meanings of "Bodhisattva" which are discussed below:

In early Buddhism, Bodhisattva means the previous lives of Buddha or Buddha himself.
Becoming Bodhisattva is the highest goal in Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhisattva refers to the beings who are committed to the attainment of Enlightenment.
In Mahayana Buddhism, Bodhisattva also refers to mythical beings like Avalokiteshvara and Manjushree, who are icons of devotion. Read more at: https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/boddhisattva