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ABHIRUP
MaleIndian name from Bengal, derived from Sanskrit 'Abhinandana' (celebration) and 'Rupa' (beauty), meaning 'Celebration of Beauty'. It's historically significant in Bengali culture and associated with Rabindranath Tagore's character Abhirup.
ADYA
FemaleSanskrit-derived female name that signifies 'the beginning' or 'the first', associated with Hindu goddess Adi Shakti and found in various Hindu texts and Buddhist scriptures.
AICEN
MaleJapanese name derived from 'aizen', meaning 'love' or 'affection'. It's often linked to the Buddhist bodhisattva Aizen Myo-o, known for his compassion.
AJAHN
MaleThai boy's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'leader' or 'chief', commonly used among Theravada Buddhist monks for its symbolic significance in representing seniority and spiritual insight.
AKAIYAH
FemaleUnique and powerful Japanese name derived from "akai" (red) and "yasha" (demon), with historic significance including the Akaiya samurai clan during Japan's feudal period.
AMEET
MaleIndian unisex name derived from Sanskrit 'Amita', meaning 'infinite' or 'immortal', associated with Hindu deities and the Buddhist Amita Buddha.
AMIDA
FemaleUnisex Japanese name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Amitābha', meaning 'infinite light' or 'boundless age'. It refers to a celestial Buddha in Buddhism, associated with wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, and purity.
ARHANT
MaleSanskrit-derived name meaning 'pure' or 'holy', often associated with spiritual enlightenment in both Buddhism and Hinduism.
ARIYANI
FemaleIndonesian name of noble origin, meaning 'noble and graceful'.
ASHOKA
MaleSanskrit name meaning "without sorrow", associated with Emperor Ashoka, known for his wise rule and promotion of Buddhism.
ASHRIYA
FemaleIndian origin female name derived from 'Ashoka', meaning 'without sorrow'. It signifies kindness, compassion, and wisdom.
BENTEN
MaleJapanese unisex given name derived from "ben" meaning sacred or holy and "ten" meaning heaven, signifying Sacred Heaven. It is associated with Benzaiten, a female deity known for her musical abilities and patronage of arts and creativity.
BODHI
MaleIndian-origin unisex name derived from the Sanskrit 'bodhi', meaning 'enlightenment'.
BODHI
FemaleSanskrit name meaning 'enlightenment' or 'awakening', popularized by celebrities like Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, and often associated with nature, tranquility, and wisdom.
BODHISATTVA
MaleSanskrit name originating from Buddhism, meaning "enlightened being" or "one seeking enlightenment," signifying compassion, wisdom, and selfless dedication to others' spiritual growth.
BODI
MaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'bodhi', meaning 'enlightenment'. It's sacred in Buddhist & Hindu cultures, gaining global popularity for its profound meaning.
BOHDI
FemaleBodhi, pronounced 'bo-dee', is a Sanskrit name meaning 'enlightenment' or 'awakening'. It gained popularity in the West after its appearance in the 2005 film 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'. The name has ties to Buddhism and its concept of spiritual awakening.
BUD
MaleEnglish name with varying meanings based on its origin, from 'strong' if derived from Bulldog, to 'enlightened one' if stemming from Buddha.
CHALISA
FemaleThe name Chalisa originates from Thailand, deriving from 'Chali' which means 'to call upon', and signifies reverence in Buddhism.
CHANTHA
MaleCambodian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'moon' or 'moonlight', symbolizing ethereal beauty. It was popular during King Jayavarman VII's reign (1181-1219) due to his Buddhist devotion and temple construction.
DAIGAN
MaleRare Japanese name derived from 'Dai' meaning 'great', and 'Kan' signifying 'salt', translating to 'Great Salt'. It holds historical significance in Buddhism, linked to Bodhidharma's legend, and symbolizes purification and protection.
DALAI
FemaleCaptivating Tibetan name meaning 'ocean', reflecting wisdom's vastness and depth.
DARMA
FemaleIndonesian name derived from Sanskrit "dharma," meaning "righteousness" or "duty." It's often associated with Hindu and Buddhist traditions, symbolizing proper life conduct. Popularized by figures like Megawati Sukarnoputri and Chelsea Islan, Darma is gaining global recognition among parents seeking meaningful names for their children.
DEWA
FemaleIndonesian name meaning "god", widely used as a title for deities in Balinese Hinduism.
DHARMA
MaleAncient Sanskrit name meaning 'duty' or 'cosmic order,' significant in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, originally appearing in the Rigveda around 1500 BCE.
DHARMA
FemaleIndian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'dharma', meaning duties, laws, or the right way of living in Hinduism and Buddhism.
ENMA
FemaleRare yet captivating female given name of Japanese origin, derived from the word "enma," meaning "hell king" or "king of hell." It signifies power and cultural heritage.
GAUTAM
MaleAncient Sanskrit male given name meaning "cattle chief" or "cattle owner," popularized by the sage Gautama Maharshi in Hindu mythology and as the family name of Buddha in Buddhism.
GOKU
MaleJapanese name derived from the Buddhist term "Skt. Gokula," meaning "cowherd village." It became popular worldwide due to its use in various forms of media, notably as the main protagonist's name in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series.
GOWTHAM
MaleIndian male given name derived from Sanskrit 'Gautama', meaning 'cattle wealth' or 'cows'. It is associated with wisdom and enlightenment, reflecting its historical connection to Hindu mythology and Buddhism.
HSER
MaleDistinctive Burmese name derived from 'Sera', meaning 'lioness' in Pali, signifying strength and wisdom.
INDIKA
FemaleUnisex name of Sri Lankan origin, derived from Sinhalese and meaning "moon star", symbolizing enlightenment and phases of life in Buddhist belief.
INDRA
MaleGender-neutral name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lord' or 'chief', traditionally used in Hinduism and Buddhism as the king of gods.
INDRA
FemaleSanskrit-origin name meaning 'lord' or 'leader', popular in India since ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
KALA
MaleSanskrit-derived name meaning "time" or "era," revered in Hinduism as the god of time and in Buddhism as a protective deity.
KALYA
FemaleSanskrit-derived name meaning "beautiful" or "auspicious," popularized by South Asian communities and known historically through Buddhist monk Kalyanamitta.
KAMALA
FemaleIndian name derived from "Kumuda," meaning "lotus flower," symbolizing purity and triumph in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
KANNON
FemaleUnisex Japanese name derived from the Sanskrit word "Avalokiteshvara," meaning "the one who perceives the cries of the world." It is associated with compassion and mercy in Buddhism, often personified as Guanyin. Though used for both males and females historically, it is more commonly given to girls today.
KANNON
MaleJapanese name derived from the compassionate bodhisattva Guan Yin, meaning "observing sound" or "perceiving sounds," reflecting her ability to hear cries of suffering and respond with mercy.
KANON
FemaleHistoric Japanese given name meaning 'scent' or 'fragrance', popularized by cultural icons like Kanon-no-Oe and Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.