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Buddha

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Pronounced BOO-duh /ˈbuː.də/Medium

Meaning: Buddha is the Sanskrit honorific 'the awakened one; the enlightened one' — the title of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and of any who reach enlightenment. It is a title of great reverence rather than a conventional given name, noted respectfully; it appears here in birth-record data.Low

In 30 seconds: A title of great reverence: Buddha means 'the awakened one; the enlightened one' (said 'BOO-duh'). It is the honorific of Siddhartha Gautama.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningBuddha is the Sanskrit honorific 'the awakened one; the enlightened one' — the title of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and of any who reach enlightenment. It is a title of great reverence rather than a conventional given name, noted respectfully; it appears here in birth-record data.

History & Origin

Buddha is the Sanskrit honorific 'the awakened one; the enlightened one,' the title of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and of any who attain enlightenment. It is a title of great reverence rather than a conventional given name, which we note respectfully; it appears here in birth-record data (said 'BOO-duh').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely in birth records. Rare, revered, and deeply meaningful.

Did you know? Buddha is the Sanskrit for 'the awakened one; the enlightened one' — the honorific title of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism; a title of deep reverence rather than a conventional given name, noted respectfully (said 'BOO-duh').
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References — Buddha — Sanskrit honorific 'the awakened one'; title of Siddhartha Gautama; noted respectfully

Variations

BuddhBodhiGautama

Nicknames

BooBodhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Buddha mean?

Buddha is the Sanskrit honorific 'the awakened one; the enlightened one' — the title of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. It is a title of great reverence rather than a conventional given name.

How do you pronounce Buddha?

It's said BOO-duh /ˈbuː.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Buddha a boy or girl name?

Buddha is used here as a boy's name; note it is a revered title, not a conventional given name.

How popular is Buddha?

Buddha is very rare as a given name in the U.S.

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