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Zamadhi

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Pronounced zuh-MAH-dee /zəˈmɑː.di/Medium

Meaning: A modern Z- respelling of Samadhi, a Sanskrit term for the state of deep meditative absorption or unification of mind, central to Hindu and Buddhist practice. We note with respect that this is a religious and philosophical term rather than a traditional given name, and that the Z- spelling is a recent American coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A calm word behind a modern spelling: Zamadhi reworks Samadhi, the Sanskrit term for deep meditative absorption (said 'zuh-MAH-dee').
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Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit
MeaningA modern Z- respelling of Samadhi, a Sanskrit term for the state of deep meditative absorption or unification of mind, central to Hindu and Buddhist practice. We note with respect that this is a religious and philosophical term rather than a traditional given name, and that the Z- spelling is a recent American coinage.
U.S. rank (2024)#13398 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Zamadhi is a modern American respelling of Samadhi, the Sanskrit word for deep meditative absorption, a central term in Hindu and Buddhist thought. We note plainly and respectfully that it is a religious and philosophical term rather than a traditional given name, and that the Z- spelling is recent. The sense of stillness travels with it (said 'zuh-MAH-dee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, meditative, and unusual.

Did you know? Samadhi names the state of complete absorption in meditation — a key idea in both Hindu and Buddhist practice. Zamadhi is a modern Z- respelling of that term, which we note with respect (said 'zuh-MAH-dee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Zamadhi — Sanskrit samadhi 'meditative absorption'; Z- respelling modern

Variations

SamadhiZamadiSamadi

Nicknames

ZamAdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamadhi mean?

Zamadhi is a modern respelling of Samadhi, the Sanskrit term for deep meditative absorption in Hindu and Buddhist practice.

How do you pronounce Zamadhi?

It's said zuh-MAH-dee /zəˈmɑː.di/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zamadhi a boy or girl name?

Zamadhi is used here as a girl's name; as a word rather than a traditional name it is not sex-specific.

How popular is Zamadhi?

Zamadhi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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