Boy Names
Boy names related to buddha
43 names
43 names whose meaning is connected with buddha.
- Rahul♂राहुलConqueror of miseries
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Gautam♂गौतमThe family name of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama
- Buddha♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Mudita♂♀मुदिताHappy, joyful
- Sugat♂सुगतOne who has gone well
- Dipankar♂दीपंकरOne who lights lamps
- Dipanker♂दीपंकरLight-maker, name of a past Buddha
- Dolma♂♀डोल्माTibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion
- Kunsang♂कुन्साङTibetan name meaning all-good, excellent in every way (Kunzang)
- Siddartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Siddharth♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Sidharth♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Amitabh♂अमिताभOf boundless splendour
- Baudh♂बौधBuddhist
- Bimbisar♂बिम्बिसारBimbisara, ancient king of Magadha and patron of the Buddha
- Budh♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Budhdha♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Diponkar♂दीपंकरLight-maker, a past Buddha
- Mahasatwo♂महासत्वGreat being (Mahasattva)
- Milinda♂मिलिन्दाBee
- Nirwan♂निर्वाणNirvana
- Samyak♂सम्यकComplete, proper, right (as in the Buddhist Eightfold Path)
- Sangye♂♀साङ्ग्येBuddha, the enlightened one (Tibetan Sangye)
- Shrawak♂श्रावकListener
- Sidhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Tenzing♂तेन्जिङHolder of the teachings (of Buddha)
- Amitab♂अमिताभOf boundless splendour
- Chaitya♂चैत्यA Buddhist shrine or stupa
- Deepankar♂दीपंकरOne who lights lamps
- Gaya♂गयाThe sacred city where the Buddha attained enlightenment
- Gyaljin♂ग्याल्जिनVictory banner
- Lokeshwor♂लोकेश्वरLord of the world
- Munindra♂मुनीन्द्रLord of sages
- Nirvan♂निर्वाणNirvana
- Prabuddha♂प्रबुद्धAwakened, enlightened, wise
- Sange♂साङ्गेBuddha, the enlightened one
- Shiddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Swayambhu♂स्वयम्भुSelf-existent, self-born
- Swoyambhu♂स्वयम्भुSelf-existent, self-born
- Triratna♂त्रिरत्नThe three jewels of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
- Arhant♂अर्हंतWorthy one
- Nagarjun♂नागार्जुनName of the famous Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna
Guide
Boy names related to Buddha, with meanings
Names connected with the Buddha often describe a quality rather than the man himself: awakening, joy, light or a wish for good. This page gathers 43 names for boys, from the birth name Siddhartha to the Tibetan Kunsang. Many are short and calm, and each has a meaning you can weigh before choosing.
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The Buddha's own names
Siddhartha means one who has accomplished his aim, the birth name of Gautama Buddha. Gautam is the family name of the Buddha.
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Titles of the awakened one
Buddha means the awakened or enlightened one. Sugat means one who has gone well, another epithet of the Buddha.
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Light and compassion
Dipankar means one who lights lamps, the name of a past Buddha. Dolma is the Tibetan name of Tara, the female Buddha of compassion.
Names of the Buddha and his family
Siddhartha (सिद्धार्थ) means one who has accomplished his aim, the birth name of Gautama Buddha. Buddha (बुद्ध) means the awakened or enlightened one. Gautam is the family name of Siddhartha Gautama. Rahul means conqueror of miseries, and is the name of the Buddha's son. Sugat means one who has gone well. Budh carries the same meaning as Buddha, the awakened one. Bimbisar names an ancient king of Magadha who was a patron of the Buddha. Some of these names are also written Siddharth or Sidharth, so compare spellings before you settle.
Buddhist names for boys from Nepal and beyond
Dipankar (दीपंकर) means one who lights lamps, the name of a past Buddha. Amitabh means of boundless splendour, a name of Amitabha Buddha. Kunsang (कुन्साङ) is Tibetan for all-good, excellent in every way. Dolma is the Tibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion, and is given to boys and girls. Mudita means happy or joyful, and in Buddhism it names sympathetic joy. Baudh means Buddhist, a follower of the Buddha. These names are shared across communities in Nepal, and a name on its own says nothing about a child's family or faith. For the wider theme, see Nepali names related to Buddha.
Tips for parents
- Read the meaning first, because several names here are titles of the Buddha rather than personal names.
- Choose a short form like Budh or Sugat if you want something easy for a child to write.
- Agree on one spelling of Siddhartha, since Siddharth, Sidharth and Siddartha are all in use.
- Check how the name sounds with your surname, and remember that these names are chosen by families of many backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names related to Buddha?
Siddhartha is the Buddha's birth name, and Gautam is his family name. Buddha means the awakened one, Rahul means conqueror of miseries, and Sugat means one who has gone well.
What does the name Siddhartha mean?
Siddhartha means one who has accomplished his aim. It is written सिद्धार्थ in Devanagari and was the birth name of Gautama Buddha. Siddharth and Sidharth are common variant spellings.
Which names on this page are Tibetan?
Kunsang means all-good, excellent in every way, and Dolma is the Tibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion. Both are written in Devanagari as कुन्साङ and डोल्मा.
Do these names belong to one community or religion?
No. Names connected with the Buddha are shared across communities in Nepal, and families choose them for their meaning. A name alone does not tell you a person's religion, caste or background. You can see girls' names related to Buddha on a separate page.