Dhyan
Dhyan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Meditation, focus”.
| Meaning | Meditation, focus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | ध्यान |
| Pronunciation | DHYAHN |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Dhyan
Dhyan is the Hindi form of the Sanskrit dhyāna, 'meditation, contemplation'. In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras dhyana is the seventh of the eight limbs of yoga, the stage of unbroken concentration. The word travelled east with Buddhism, becoming Chan in Chinese and Zen in Japanese. Hockey player Dhyan Chand, India's most celebrated sportsman of the 1920s and 1930s, made the name widely known.
Is Dhyan a Hindu name?
Dhyan is used by Hindu families and has strong meaning in Buddhism too, where dhyana (jhana) names the deep meditative absorptions.
How popular is Dhyan?
Used in India as a boy's name, with growing interest in recent years.
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Spellings and variants of Dhyan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhyan mean?
Dhyan means 'Meditation, focus'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dhyan a Hindu name?
Dhyan is used by Hindu families and has strong meaning in Buddhism too, where dhyana (jhana) names the deep meditative absorptions.
How do you pronounce Dhyan?
Dhyan is pronounced DHYAHN.
Is Dhyan a boy or girl name?
Dhyan is usually a boy name.