Samadhi
Samadhi is a Buddhist girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Meditative absorption”.
| Meaning | Meditative absorption |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | समाधि |
| Pronunciation | suh-MAA-dhee |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Hindu |
| Used in | Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Samadhi
Samadhi is the Sanskrit and Pali term for deep meditative concentration, in which the mind becomes still and unified. In Buddhism, right concentration (samma samadhi) is part of the Noble Eightfold Path, and in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras samadhi is the final stage of yoga. In Sri Lanka it is used as a girl's given name. In India the word also means a memorial shrine for a saint, so it is rarely used as a name there.
Is Samadhi a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism samadhi is the meditative concentration of the Eightfold Path; in Hindu yoga it is the culminating state of absorption.
How popular is Samadhi?
Used as a given name mainly among Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
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Spellings and variants of Samadhi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samadhi mean?
Samadhi means 'Meditative absorption'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Samadhi a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism samadhi is the meditative concentration of the Eightfold Path; in Hindu yoga it is the culminating state of absorption.
How do you pronounce Samadhi?
Samadhi is pronounced suh-MAA-dhee.
Is Samadhi a boy or girl name?
Samadhi is usually a girl name.