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Nepali names related to buddha
52 names
52 names whose meaning is connected with buddha. Boy Names only · Girl Names only
- Rahul♂राहुलConqueror of miseries
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Sujata♀सुजाताWell-born, of noble birth
- Gautam♂गौतमThe family name of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama
- Buddha♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Mudita♂♀मुदिताHappy, joyful
- Sugat♂सुगतOne who has gone well
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- 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
- Ajanta♀अजन्ताName of the famous ancient Buddhist caves in India
- Amitabh♂अमिताभOf boundless splendour
- Baudh♂बौधBuddhist
- Bimbisar♂बिम्बिसारBimbisara, ancient king of Magadha and patron of the Buddha
- Bipasana♀बिपासनाInsight meditation
- Bipasyana♀विपश्यना(Vipassana)
- 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)
- Ushnish♀उष्णीषTurban, crown
- 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
- Parmita♀पारमिताPerfection, transcendent virtue (Buddhist)
- 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
- Manjushri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
- Manjusri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
- Nagarjun♂नागार्जुनName of the famous Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna
Guide
Buddha-related baby names: awakening, kindness and light
These 52 Buddha-related names include the Buddha’s names and titles, people connected with his life, and qualities such as joy and loving kindness. Siddhartha and Sujata tell different parts of that story. Consider whether you want a direct association with the Buddha or a value your child can carry.
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Names and titles
Siddhartha (सिद्धार्थ) means one who has accomplished his aim and is the Buddha’s birth name. Buddha means the awakened or enlightened one.
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Kindness and joy
Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Mudita means happy or joyful, including sympathetic joy in Buddhism.
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Images of light
Dipankar means one who lights lamps and names a past Buddha. Amitabh means of boundless splendour and is a name of Amitabha Buddha.
Names connected with the Buddha and his life
Siddhartha (सिद्धार्थ) means one who has accomplished his aim and is Gautama Buddha’s birth name. Gautam is the Buddha’s family name. Buddha means awakened or enlightened one, and Sugat means one who has gone well, an epithet of the Buddha. Rahul means conqueror of miseries and names the Buddha’s son. Sujata means well-born and names the woman who offered him rice-milk. Compare boy names related to Buddha if you want to narrow the choice.
Buddha-inspired names for compassionate wishes
Mudita (मुदिता) means happy and joyful, with the meaning of sympathetic joy in Buddhism. Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Dolma is the Tibetan name of Tara, the female Buddha of compassion. Kunsang means all-good or excellent in every way. Dipankar means one who lights lamps and names a past Buddha. Amitabh means of boundless splendour, a name of Amitabha Buddha. Explore girl names related to Buddha to compare more choices within the theme.
Tips for parents
- Choose between a name from the Buddha’s life and a quality such as loving kindness.
- Compare Siddhartha, Siddartha and Siddharth before settling on an English spelling.
- Read the full association of Dipankar if both light and a past Buddha matter to you.
- Use the name finder to compare sound as well as meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Which baby names are names or titles of the Buddha?
Siddhartha is his birth name, Gautam his family name and Buddha his title, meaning awakened or enlightened one. Sugat is an epithet meaning one who has gone well.
Which Buddha-related names express kindness?
Jampa means loving kindness. Dolma names Tara, the female Buddha of compassion, while Kunsang means all-good or excellent in every way.
What does Sujata mean?
Sujata means well-born or of noble birth. Its link with the Buddha is the woman who offered him rice-milk.
Do all Buddha-related names literally mean Buddha?
No. Mudita means happy or joyful, Rahul means conqueror of miseries, and Dipankar means one who lights lamps. Their connections differ, so read each name individually.