Arhat
Arhat is a Buddhist boy name of Sanskrit (Pali: arahant) origin, meaning “Worthy one; one who has attained awakening”.
| Meaning | Worthy one; one who has attained awakening |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit (Pali: arahant) |
| Written as | अर्हत् |
| Pronunciation | AR-hut |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
Meaning and origin of Arhat
Arhat is the Sanskrit form of the Pali arahant, literally 'one who is worthy'. In early Buddhism it describes a person who has completely uprooted craving and ignorance and so reached nirvana, the goal of the path; the Buddha himself is called an arahant in Pali texts. The Jain tradition uses the related term arihant for its own fully liberated teachers. As a given name it is rare and carries a strongly spiritual sense.
Is Arhat a Buddhist name?
In Theravada Buddhism the arahant is the fully awakened disciple; in Mahayana traditions, groups of sixteen or eighteen arhats (luohan) are venerated in temples across China and Japan.
How popular is Arhat?
Rare as a personal name; more familiar as a religious term than as something children are called.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arhat mean?
Arhat means 'Worthy one; one who has attained awakening'. It is of Sanskrit (Pali: arahant) origin.
Is Arhat a Buddhist name?
In Theravada Buddhism the arahant is the fully awakened disciple; in Mahayana traditions, groups of sixteen or eighteen arhats (luohan) are venerated in temples across China and Japan.
How do you pronounce Arhat?
Arhat is pronounced AR-hut.
Is Arhat a boy or girl name?
Arhat is usually a boy name.