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Buddhist Baby Names

89+ handpicked names with meanings, Rashi & numerology

Buddhist baby names reflect the path of mindfulness, wisdom and compassion — drawn from Pali and Sanskrit. Many express enlightenment, loving-kindness (metta), peace and awakening. From classics like Siddharth and Bodhi to serene choices like Karuna and Tara, each name carries a gentle reminder of calm and compassion.

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Dorje

Boy · Buddhist

Thunderbolt

Boy Tibetan

Vajra

Boy · Buddhist

Thunderbolt

Boy Sanskrit

Mudita

Girl · Buddhist

Sympathetic joy

Girl Sanskrit

Rigzin

Boy · Buddhist

Knowledge holder

Boy Tibetan

Abhaya

Boy · Buddhist

Fearless

Boy Pali

Bodhi

Boy · Buddhist

Awakening

Boy Sanskrit

Prajna

Girl · Buddhist

Wisdom

Girl Sanskrit

Ariya

Boy · Buddhist

Noble (Pali); honoured

Boy Pali

Yeshe

Girl · Buddhist

Wisdom

Girl Tibetan

Zopa

Boy · Buddhist

Patience

Boy Tibetan

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Jampa

Boy · Buddhist

Loving-kindness

Boy Tibetan

Jigme

Boy · Buddhist

Fearless

Boy Tibetan

Garuda

Boy · Buddhist

Mythical bird

Boy Sanskrit

Sangye

Boy · Buddhist

Buddha

Boy Tibetan

Sati

Girl · Buddhist

Mindfulness

Girl Pali

Chime

Girl · Buddhist

Immortal

Girl Tibetan

Asoka

Boy · Buddhist

Without sorrow

Boy Sanskrit

Lodro

Boy · Buddhist

Intelligence

Boy Tibetan

Ananda

Boy · Buddhist

Bliss

Boy Sanskrit

Tashi

Boy · Buddhist

Auspicious

Boy Tibetan

Boy Names

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Abhaya

Boy · Buddhist

Fearless

Boy Pali

Ananda

Boy · Buddhist

Bliss

Boy Sanskrit

Anatta

Boy · Buddhist

Selflessness

Boy Pali

Anuruddha

Boy · Buddhist

Without obstruction; a disciple

Boy Pali

Ariya

Boy · Buddhist

Noble (Pali); honoured

Boy Pali

Asoka

Boy · Buddhist

Without sorrow

Boy Sanskrit

Bhikkhu

Boy · Buddhist

A devoted monk

Boy Pali

Bodhi

Boy · Buddhist

Awakening

Boy Sanskrit

Chenrezig

Boy · Buddhist

The bodhisattva of compassion

Boy Pali

Chodak

Boy · Buddhist

One who teaches Dharma

Boy Pali

Girl Names

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Chime

Girl · Buddhist

Immortal

Girl Tibetan

Choden

Girl · Buddhist

One who is devout

Girl Pali

Daw

Girl · Buddhist

The moon

Girl Pali

Dechen

Girl · Buddhist

Great happiness

Girl Tibetan

Dewa

Girl · Buddhist

Bliss

Girl Tibetan

Dipa

Girl · Buddhist

A lamp, light

Girl Pali

Dolma

Girl · Buddhist

The goddess Tara

Girl Pali

Drolma

Girl · Buddhist

Tara

Girl Tibetan

Dronma

Girl · Buddhist

A lamp, a light

Girl Pali

Karuna

Girl · Buddhist

Compassion

Girl Sanskrit

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Anatta

Boy · Buddhist

Selflessness

Boy Pali

Dharma

Boy · Buddhist

Truth

Boy Sanskrit

Gendun

Boy · Buddhist

Virtuous one (Buddhist)

Boy Pali

Gyaltsen

Boy · Buddhist

A victory banner

Boy Pali

Jampa

Boy · Buddhist

Loving-kindness

Boy Tibetan

Kelsang

Boy · Buddhist

Good fortune, golden age

Boy Pali

Namgyal

Boy · Buddhist

Victorious, complete victory

Boy Pali

Norzin

Girl · Buddhist

Holder of wealth

Girl Pali

Rinchen

Girl · Buddhist

Precious, a treasure

Girl Pali

Sangmo

Girl · Buddhist

A good woman

Girl Pali

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Dronma

Girl · Buddhist

A lamp, a light

Girl Pali

Lhakpa

Boy · Buddhist

Born on a Wednesday

Boy Pali

Metta

Girl · Buddhist

Loving-kindness

Girl Pali

Migmar

Boy · Buddhist

Born on a Tuesday; Mars

Boy Pali

Norbu

Boy · Buddhist

A jewel

Boy Pali

Nyima

Boy · Buddhist

The sun

Boy Pali

Pasang

Boy · Buddhist

Born on a Friday; Venus

Boy Pali

Phuntsok

Boy · Buddhist

Abundant, excellent

Boy Pali

Rabten

Boy · Buddhist

Steadfast, firm

Boy Pali

Tenzin

Boy · Buddhist

Holder of the teachings

Boy Pali

Mythological & Spiritual Names

Sacred & timeless

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Anuruddha

Boy · Buddhist

Without obstruction; a disciple

Boy Pali

Asoka

Boy · Buddhist

Without sorrow

Boy Sanskrit

Dhammika

Boy · Buddhist

Righteous, of the Dharma

Boy Pali

Dolma

Girl · Buddhist

The goddess Tara

Girl Pali

Dorje

Boy · Buddhist

Thunderbolt

Boy Tibetan

Jangchup

Boy · Buddhist

Enlightenment

Boy Pali

Kassapa

Boy · Buddhist

A great disciple of the Buddha

Boy Pali

Kondanna

Boy · Buddhist

The first enlightened disciple

Boy Pali

Lhamo

Girl · Buddhist

A goddess

Girl Pali

Maitreya

Boy · Buddhist

The future Buddha; loving

Boy Pali

Frequently asked questions

What do Buddhist baby names usually mean?

Many express core Buddhist ideas — awakening (Bodhi), wisdom (Prajna), compassion (Karuna), peace (Shanti) and loving-kindness (Metta).

Are Buddhist names used across countries?

Yes — Buddhist names appear across India, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Thailand and East Asia, with Pali and Sanskrit roots shared widely and lovely regional variations.

Which Buddhist names are popular for babies?

Siddharth, Bodhi, Tara, Karuna and Ananda are all meaningful, widely loved choices rooted in Buddhist tradition.

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