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Bohdi

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Pronounced BOH-dee /ˈboʊ.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bodhi, from the Sanskrit for 'awakening; enlightenment' - the state of insight in Buddhism, and the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha awakened. Used here for a girl though it is usually a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Sanskrit name: Bohdi (Bodhi) means 'awakening; enlightenment' (said 'BOH-dee'). Usually a boy's name - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Bodhi, from the Sanskrit for 'awakening; enlightenment' - the state of insight in Buddhism, and the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha awakened. Used here for a girl though it is usually a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12342 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Bohdi is a spelling of Bodhi, Sanskrit for 'awakening; enlightenment,' central to Buddhism and the Bodhi tree of the Buddha's insight. As a girl's name it is rare; it is usually a boy's name, which we note (said 'BOH-dee').

For girls it appears very rarely, against heavier boys' use. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Bohdi spells Bodhi, Sanskrit for 'awakening; enlightenment' - the insight of the Buddha under the Bodhi tree - used here for a girl, though it usually leans to boys, which we note (said 'BOH-dee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Bohdi — Bodhi spelling; Sanskrit 'enlightenment'; boy-leaning

Variations

BodhiBohdeBodie

Nicknames

BoDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bohdi mean?

Bohdi is a spelling of Bodhi, Sanskrit for 'awakening; enlightenment' - central to Buddhism.

How do you pronounce Bohdi?

It's said BOH-dee /ˈboʊ.di/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bohdi a boy or girl name?

Bohdi is used for both, but usually for boys - we note the lean.

How popular is Bohdi?

Bohdi is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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