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Siddarth
How to Pronounce Siddarth
Pronounced sih-DARTH /sɪˈdɑrθ/Medium
Meaning: Siddarth is a short form of Siddhartha, a Sanskrit name meaning 'one who has accomplished his goal', from siddha, 'accomplished', and artha, 'aim, goal'. It is deeply significant as the given name of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. It is widely used among Indian and Indian-American families.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Siddarth is a form of Siddhartha, from Sanskrit siddha, 'accomplished', and artha, 'goal' - 'one who has achieved his aim'. It is revered as the given name of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and remains a popular, meaningful choice among Indian families.
Siddarth was never common in the broader U.S. - only a few dozen boys a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands - and reads as a heritage name of the Indian-American community. It stays in steady use within that community, carrying its profound cultural resonance with it.
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What does the name Siddarth mean?
Siddarth is a form of Siddhartha, a Sanskrit name meaning 'one who has accomplished his goal', borne by the Buddha.
How do you pronounce Siddarth?
It's said sih-DARTH /sɪˈdɑrθ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Siddarth a boy or girl name?
Siddarth is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Siddarth?
Siddarth has always been rare in the broader U.S., most common among Indian-American families.