Sanskrit · Unisex name
Bodhi
“awakening, enlightenment”
About the name Bodhi
Bodhi is a name derived from the Sanskrit word ‘bodhi’, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’. In Buddhism, bodhi refers to the profound understanding that leads to liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The name is used for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries. Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in India. The term bodhisattva, meaning one who seeks enlightenment for all beings, shares the same root.
- Meaning
- awakening, enlightenment
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Bodhi
- Bodhi James
- Bodhi Alexander
- Bodhi Michael
- Bodhi Eli
- Bodhi Noah
Questions about Bodhi
- What does Bodhi mean?
- Bodhi is a Sanskrit name meaning "awakening, enlightenment".
- How do you pronounce Bodhi?
- Bodhi is pronounced BOH-dee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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