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Samadhi

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Pronounced suh-MAH-dee /səˈmɑː.di/High

Meaning: State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + a: completely + dha: to hold/put — to hold together completely in the mind)High

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit concept name meaning 'meditative consciousness' or 'complete absorption' — the highest state of meditation in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. As a given name it is both spiritually profound and melodically beautiful.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningState of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + a: completely + dha: to hold/put — to hold together completely in the mind)
U.S. rank (2024)#1216 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births194 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 696

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042024

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

History & Origin

Samadhi comes from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + a: completely + dha: to hold), meaning a state of profound meditative absorption where individual consciousness merges with a greater whole. It appears in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and is central to both Hindu and Buddhist spiritual practice.

Samadhi has been used as a given name in South Asian, Latin American, and broader communities. It ranked #1216 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Samadhi is the eighth and final limb of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — the state where the meditator merges with the object of meditation and individual consciousness dissolves into universal awareness. It is the ultimate goal of yogic practice.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Samadhi — Sanskrit etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SamadhySamadhie

Nicknames

SamaMadhi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Samadhi Zendejas (b. 1994)
    Mexican actress who starred as Jenni Rivera in the telenovela Mariposa de Barrio (2017). She has performed on Mexican television since childhood.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samadhi mean?

Samadhi means 'meditative consciousness' or 'complete absorption,' the highest state in Hindu and Buddhist yogic practice.

How do you pronounce Samadhi?

It's said suh-MAH-dee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samadhi a boy or girl name?

Samadhi is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Samadhi?

Samadhi ranked #1216 for U.S. girls in 2024.