Deities
Buddha names for baby boys
20 names
20 names that are names or epithets of Buddha (20 suit boys, 1 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Gautam♂गौतमThe family name of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama
- Buddha♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Sugat♂सुगतOne who has gone well
- Dipankar♂दीपंकरOne who lights lamps
- Dipanker♂दीपंकरLight-maker, name of a past Buddha
- 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
- Budh♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Budhdha♂बुद्धThe awakened or enlightened one
- Diponkar♂दीपंकरLight-maker, a past Buddha
- Sangye♂♀साङ्ग्येBuddha, the enlightened one (Tibetan Sangye)
- Sidhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Amitab♂अमिताभOf boundless splendour
- Deepankar♂दीपंकरOne who lights lamps
- Munindra♂मुनीन्द्रLord of sages
- Sange♂साङ्गेBuddha, the enlightened one
- Shiddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
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Guide
Buddha names for boys, with meanings
Names of the Buddha carry ideas of awakening, light and peace. This page lists 20 names that are names or epithets of the Buddha, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling. All 20 suit boys, and one, Sangye, is also given to girls.
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The awakened one
Buddha (बुद्ध) means the awakened or enlightened one. Sangye has the same sense in Tibetan.
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His birth name
Siddhartha means one who has accomplished his aim. It was the birth name of Gautama Buddha.
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Buddhas of light
Dipankar means one who lights lamps, a past Buddha. Amitabh means of boundless splendour.
Popular Buddha names for boys
Siddhartha (सिद्धार्थ) means one who has accomplished his aim, the birth name of Gautama Buddha. It is also spelled Siddharth. Gautam (गौतम) is the family name of the Buddha. Buddha means the awakened or enlightened one. Sugat means one who has gone well.
Rarer names linked to the Buddha
Dipankar (दीपंकर) means one who lights lamps, the name of a past Buddha. Amitabh means of boundless splendour, a name of Amitabha Buddha. Munindra means lord of sages. Sangye is the Tibetan word for the Buddha, the enlightened one. These names are widely loved, so a name alone says nothing about a family's beliefs. See Buddhist names and spiritual names for more.
Tips for parents
- Choose Sugat or Gautam if you want a short name with a link to the Buddha.
- Pick one spelling of Siddhartha, as there are several in use.
- Read the meaning of Dipankar or Amitabh if you like names about light.
- Say the full name with your surname before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Buddha names for boys?
Siddhartha, Gautam, Buddha, Sugat and Dipankar are popular choices. Each is a name or epithet of the Buddha with its own meaning.
What does Siddhartha mean?
Siddhartha means one who has accomplished his aim. It was the birth name of Gautama Buddha and is written सिद्धार्थ in Devanagari.
Is there a Buddha name for girls?
Sangye, the Tibetan word for the Buddha, is given to both boys and girls. The other names on this page suit boys.
What does Sugat mean?
Sugat means one who has gone well. It is an epithet of the Buddha and is written सुगत in Devanagari.