Girl Names
Girl names related to buddha
12 names
12 names whose meaning is connected with buddha.
- Sujata♀सुजाताWell-born, of noble birth
- Mudita♂♀मुदिताHappy, joyful
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- Dolma♂♀डोल्माTibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion
- Ajanta♀अजन्ताName of the famous ancient Buddhist caves in India
- Bipasana♀बिपासनाInsight meditation
- Bipasyana♀विपश्यना(Vipassana)
- Sangye♂♀साङ्ग्येBuddha, the enlightened one (Tibetan Sangye)
- Ushnish♀उष्णीषTurban, crown
- Parmita♀पारमिताPerfection, transcendent virtue (Buddhist)
- Manjushri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
- Manjusri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
Guide
Girl names connected with Buddha, kindness and wisdom
These 12 girl names connect with Buddha in different ways: a personal name, a story, a virtue or a practice. Sangye means Buddha, while Sujata recalls the woman who offered him rice-milk. Decide whether you want that direct connection or a quality such as joy or loving kindness.
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Joy and kindness
Mudita (मुदिता) means happy or joyful, including sympathetic joy in Buddhism. Jampa means loving kindness.
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Wisdom and compassion
Manjushri means beautiful glory and names the bodhisattva of wisdom. Dolma is the Tibetan name of Tara, the female Buddha of compassion.
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Practice and perfection
Bipasana means insight meditation. Parmita means perfection or transcendent virtue.
Buddha girl names with stories and virtues
Sujata (सुजाता) means well-born or of noble birth; she offered rice-milk to the Buddha. Mudita means happy or joyful, including sympathetic joy. Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Dolma names Tara, the female Buddha of compassion. Manjushri and Manjusri both mean beautiful glory and name the bodhisattva of wisdom. Explore the broader Buddha names list if these connections appeal to you.
Names for insight, places and enlightenment
Sangye (साङ्ग्ये) means Buddha, the enlightened one. Bipasana and Bipasyana are forms of the name for insight meditation. Parmita means perfection or transcendent virtue. Ajanta names the ancient Buddhist caves in India. Ushnish means turban or crown and also the cranial protuberance of the Buddha. These are distinct connections, so read beyond the theme before choosing. For a sibling, compare boy names connected with Buddha.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether you prefer a virtue such as kindness or a direct name for Buddha.
- Compare Bipasana and Bipasyana in both scripts before choosing a spelling.
- Read the story behind Sujata if a personal connection matters to your family.
- Say Manjushri with the surname and agree on how you will spell it in English.
Frequently asked questions
Which girl name means Buddha?
Sangye (साङ्ग्ये) means Buddha, the enlightened one. Other names here have connections through stories, virtues or Buddhist practice.
Which Buddha-related girl names mean joy or kindness?
Mudita means happy or joyful, including sympathetic joy in Buddhism. Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha.
What does Sujata mean?
Sujata means well-born or of noble birth. Her connection with Buddha is the offering of rice-milk.
Do Manjushri and Manjusri have different meanings?
Both mean beautiful glory and name the bodhisattva of wisdom. Both are written मञ्जुश्री; compare their English spellings before choosing.