Dhyan

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Pronounced DHYAHN /ˈdjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation, focused contemplation, deep attention'Medium

In 30 seconds: Meditation: Dhyan is Sanskrit for 'meditation; focused contemplation'. Serene, deep, and warm (said 'DHYAHN').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation, focused contemplation, deep attention'

U.S. rank (2025)#4430 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dhyan comes from Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation, focused contemplation, profound attention' (the practice that gave rise, via the Chinese Chan, to Japanese Zen). A serene, meaningful, modern Indian boys' name (the hockey legend Dhyan Chand; said 'DHYAHN', a single gliding syllable).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, meditation at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Dhyan means 'meditation, focused contemplation, deep attention' in Sanskrit (the root of Zen, via Chan) — a serene, meaningful name (the hockey legend Dhyan Chand; said 'DHYAHN').

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — dhyana — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhyan mean?

Dhyan is Sanskrit for 'meditation, focused contemplation'.

How do you pronounce Dhyan?

It's said DHYAHN /ˈdjɑn/ — one gliding syllable.

Is Dhyan a boy or girl name?

Dhyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dhyan?

Dhyan is a rare name in the U.S.