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Dhyana

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Pronounced dee-AH-nah /diˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; deep contemplation; focused thought' (the root of the words Chan and Zen); we note the spiritual senseLow

In 30 seconds: Meditation; contemplation: Dhyana is Sanskrit. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'dee-AH-nah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; deep contemplation; focused thought' (the root of the words Chan and Zen); we note the spiritual sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8500 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852025

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

Dhyana comes from the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; deep contemplation; focused thought' (the root of the words Chan and Zen; we note the spiritual sense). A lyrical, serene name (said 'dee-AH-nah').

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

Did you know? Dhyana means 'meditation; deep contemplation' in Sanskrit — the root of the words Chan and Zen — a lyrical, serene name (we note the spiritual sense; said 'dee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dhyana — spiritual sense noted

Variations

DhyaanaDhyani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhyana mean?

Dhyana is Sanskrit for 'meditation; deep contemplation'. We note the spiritual sense.

How do you pronounce Dhyana?

It's said dee-AH-nah /diˈɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dhyana a boy or girl name?

Dhyana is a girl's name.

How popular is Dhyana?

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

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