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Dhyaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-YAHN /diˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; focused contemplation; deep concentration' (a key practice in Hinduism and Buddhism); we note the practiceLow

In 30 seconds: Meditation; focused contemplation: Dhyaan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dee-YAHN'). We note the practice.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; focused contemplation; deep concentration' (a key practice in Hinduism and Buddhism); we note the practice
U.S. rank (2025)#12515 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dhyaan comes from the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; focused contemplation; deep concentration' (a key practice in Hinduism and Buddhism; we note the practice). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dee-YAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, meditation at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dhyaan means 'meditation; deep concentration' in Sanskrit — a key practice in Hinduism and Buddhism (the source of Zen/Chan) — a lyrical, serene name (we note the practice; said 'dee-YAHN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dhyaan — Sanskrit; sacred practice

Variations

DhyanDhyana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhyaan mean?

Dhyaan is Sanskrit for 'meditation; focused contemplation' (a key practice in Hinduism and Buddhism). We note the practice.

How do you pronounce Dhyaan?

It's said dee-YAHN /diˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dhyaan a boy or girl name?

Dhyaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dhyaan?

Dhyaan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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