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Dhyani

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Pronounced dee-YAH-nee /diːˈjɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhyana ('meditation; contemplation'), Dhyani means 'meditative one; one who meditates.' The term also names the Dhyani Buddhas of Buddhist tradition, and is noted here with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Sanskrit name: Dhyani means 'meditative one,' from dhyana, meditation (said 'dee-YAH-nee'). Calm and contemplative.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhyana ('meditation; contemplation'), Dhyani means 'meditative one; one who meditates.' The term also names the Dhyani Buddhas of Buddhist tradition, and is noted here with respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#15791 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122023

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

Dhyani comes from the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; contemplation,' so it reads as 'meditative one; one who meditates.' It carries a spiritual resonance, tied to the Dhyani Buddhas, and is used here for a girl (said 'dee-YAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian and yoga-minded families. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Dhyani grows from the Sanskrit dhyana ('meditation') and also names the Dhyani Buddhas of Buddhist tradition, giving it a quietly contemplative depth (said 'dee-YAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dhyani — Sanskrit dhyana 'meditation'; Dhyani Buddhas noted respectfully

Variations

DhyanaDhyaaniDhyanika

Nicknames

DhyaYani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhyani mean?

Dhyani is Sanskrit for 'meditative one; one who meditates,' from dhyana ('meditation').

How do you pronounce Dhyani?

It's said dee-YAH-nee /diːˈjɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dhyani a boy or girl name?

Dhyani is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dhyani?

Dhyani is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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