Bodhi
Bodhi is a Buddhist boy name of Sanskrit and Pali origin, meaning “Awakening, enlightenment”.
| Meaning | Awakening, enlightenment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit and Pali |
| Written as | बोधि |
| Pronunciation | BOH-dee |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Hindu |
| Used in | United States, Australia, India, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Bodhi
Bodhi is a Sanskrit and Pali word for awakening or enlightenment, from the root budh, 'to wake up' or 'to understand', the same root that gives the title Buddha. The Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in India is the fig tree under which Siddhartha Gautama is said to have attained enlightenment. In recent years English-speaking parents have adopted Bodhi as a given name, mostly for boys, and it is also used in India.
Is Bodhi a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism bodhi is the awakening that frees a person from suffering, and the Bodhi tree is one of the most sacred sites in the Buddhist world. The word is also known in Hindu philosophical writing.
How popular is Bodhi?
Increasingly popular in Australia, the US and the UK, and used in India and Buddhist communities.
Gifts with the name Bodhi
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Spellings and variants of Bodhi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Bodhi means 'Awakening, enlightenment'. It is of Sanskrit and Pali origin.
Is Bodhi a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism bodhi is the awakening that frees a person from suffering, and the Bodhi tree is one of the most sacred sites in the Buddhist world. The word is also known in Hindu philosophical writing.
How do you pronounce Bodhi?
Bodhi is pronounced BOH-dee.
Is Bodhi a boy or girl name?
Bodhi is usually a boy name.