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Satori

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-TOR-ee /sɑˈtɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese satori, 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening; comprehension' — a key term in Zen Buddhism; we note the spiritual senseLow

In 30 seconds: Enlightenment; sudden awakening: Satori is Japanese 'enlightenment'. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'sah-TOR-ee').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom Japanese satori, 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening; comprehension' — a key term in Zen Buddhism; we note the spiritual sense
U.S. rank (2025)#7589 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092025

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

Satori comes from Japanese satori, 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening; comprehension' — a central concept in Zen Buddhism (we note the spiritual sense). A lyrical, serene name (said 'sah-TOR-ee'; nickname Sato).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, enlightenment at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Satori means 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening' in Japanese — a key term in Zen Buddhism for the experience of awakening — a lyrical, serene name (we note the spiritual sense; said 'sah-TOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Satori — spiritual sense noted

Variations

SatoruSatoshi

Nicknames

Sato

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Satori mean?

Satori is Japanese for 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening' (a Zen Buddhist term). We note the spiritual sense.

How do you pronounce Satori?

It's said sah-TOR-ee /sɑˈtɔr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Satori a boy or girl name?

Satori is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Satori?

Satori is a rare name in the U.S.

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