nibbana 1.1 · nibbana 2.1
Nibbana (adjective) 1. [Sanskrit nirvana] without forest, woodless Ja II 358. 2. [an abstract from Nibbāna, see Nibbāna I; cf. vana 2 . Frequently Nibbāna as v.l. instead of nibbana] without cravings Snp 1131 (nikkāmo nibbano); Dhp 283 (nibbanā plural) Vv 50 14 (better reading Nibbāna, in phrase "vanā Nibbānaṃ āgataṃ," as found at A III 346 = Thag 691, although the latter has nibbanaṃ in text), explained by "nittaṇhabhāvaṃ Nibbānam eva upagataṃ" Vv-a 213.
(adj, adj, from vana) desireless; without craving free from craving Construction: nir + √van + a > bana
(adj, adj, from vana) forestless; without forest; clear (land) Construction: nir + vana > bana