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While a majority of parents are opting for energetic, preppy, and rough and tough names, there are still others drawn to names with spiritual connections. And what better than dwelling in Buddhism when looking for a spiritual name? Buddhism, encompassing a variety of beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices, is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Based on the teachings of Lord Buddha, the essence of Buddhism is to attain nirvana and enlightenment. And Nirvana can be achieved only by practicing meditation and developing wisdom and morals. Buddhist baby names create a positive first impression on people new to it. The peaceful and enlightened sound of these names makes the bearers looking seemingly amiable, relaxed, and approachable. These names aren’t entirely traditional. They just give cues to the virtues and goals that the bearer and his/her parents aspire to. Below, MomJunction gathered a comprehensive list of Buddhist baby names with their meaning. Keep reading!
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 A-wut |  |  Boy | Weapon |
| Achara | |  Girl | An angel who is very pretty or beautiful |
| Adhiarja | | Boy | Safety |
| Adika | | Boy | The first child of the second husband |
| Agung | | Boy | Grand or great |
| Altansarnai | | Girl | Golden rose |
| Altantsetseg | | Girl | Golden flower |
| Amanthi | | Girl | Peace protector |
| Ananada | | Boy | One who is prosperous, prosperous |
| Angkasa | | Girl | The sky |
| Anh | |  Unisex | Smart, intelligent |
| Anh | | Boy | Smart, intelligent |
| Anong | | Girl | A gorgeous woman. |
| Anuman | | Boy | Small patience |
| Anurak | | Boy | Anurak is the male angel in Thai mythology. |
| Aom | | Girl | To encircle or to embrace |
| Arban | | Unisex | A fluent man |
| Arkar | | Boy | Sky |
| Asahi | | Boy | Morning Sun |
| Asnee | | Boy | Lightning |
| Atid | | Boy | The sun |
| Aung | | Unisex | Success, she who is destined for a successful life. |
| Aye | | Unisex | Cool |
| Bagaskoro | | Boy | Sun rays |
| Bagus | | Boy | Handsome or excellent |
| Bakti | | Boy | An obedient boy |
| Bankei | | Boy | Ten Thousand Blessings |
| Banko | | Boy | Everlasting |
| Banyu | | Boy | Water |
| Banzan | | Boy | Indestructible Mountain |
| Bao | | Unisex | To Order, To Bid |
| Bassui | | Boy | High Above Average |
| Bataar | | Boy | Hero, a heroic figure. |
| Batbayar | | Boy | Strong joy |
| Batjargal | | Boy | Firm happiness |
| Batsaikhan | | Boy | He who is strong and nice. |
| Batuhan | | Boy | Firm, hard or strong |
| Batukhan | | Boy | A firm ruler |
| Batzorig | | Boy | Courageous, and strong |
| Bayarmaa | | Girl | Mother of joy |
| Beam | | Girl | Ray of light |
| Bhadrapala | | Boy | Protector of Goodness |
| Bi | | Girl | A Chinesee name meaning Green Jade |
| Boddhidharma | | Boy | A person who is a follower of Buddhism |
| Bodhidharma | | Boy | One who has an all-pervading awakened and enlighted mind |
| Bolin | | Boy | An elder brother of the rain |
| Bolormaa | | Girl | Crystal mother |
| Boon-Mee | | Boy | Lucky, a lucky and fortunate boy. |
| Boon-Nam | | Boy | One born with a good fortune. |
| Boonsri | | Girl | Beautiful |
| Brahmadhvaja | | Boy | One who is the warrior of God |
| Bu | | Boy | He who is a leader |
| Buddhamitra | | Boy | One who is Buddha's firend |
| Budh | | Boy | One who is enlighted |
| Budhh | | Boy | He who has been enlighted |
| Budi | | Boy | To have reason, mind or a character |
| Bupposo | | Boy | A name that means: Buddha-Dharma-Sangha |
| Busarakham | | Girl | Yellow sapphire |
| Butsugen | | Boy | An eye of a Buddha |
| Butsuju | | Boy | The age and life of Buddha |
| Buu | | Boy | A person who is a chief |
| Cahya | | Unisex | One who is the light in darkness |
| Caihong | | Girl | A rainbow in the sky |
| Cais | | Unisex | A person who rejoices |
| Candavira | | Boy | A male name, mainly given to those who are Buddhists |
| Candrasurya | | Boy | A moon-like man |
| Canh | | Boy | The endlessness of the environment |
| Cao | | Unisex | A Chinesee surname |
| Cetan | | Boy | Hawk |
| Chaghatai | | Boy | Mongolian word for baby. |
| Chaisai | | Boy | Victory |
| Chaiya | | Boy | Victory |
| Chakan | | Boy | An able bodied person. |
| Chalerm | | Boy | Celebrated |
| Chalermchai | | Boy | A celebrated victory |
| Chaloem | | Boy | The apex |
| Champo | | Boy | He who is friendly |
| Channarong | | Boy | An experienced warrior |
| Chenda | | Girl | Thought, intellect |
| Chenghiz | | Boy | He who is greatest and wise. |
| Chesa | | Girl | Greatness |
| Chewa | | Girl | She who is great or powerful. |
| Chime | | Girl | Everlasting or immortal |
| Chimeg | | Girl | Ornament |
| Chingis | | Boy | A variant of Chenghiz. It means greatest and wise. |
| Chinshu | | Boy | A calm, soothing place |
| Chinua | | Unisex | Blessings from God |
| Chit | | Girl | Love, she who is lovable |
| Choden | | Girl | The devout one or religious |
| Chodren | | Girl | Lamb of the Dharma |
| Chomden | | Girl | She who overcomes the negative. |
| Chorei | | Boy | Transparent spirituality |
| Chosui | | Boy | Water that is pure and fit for drinking purpose |
| Chozen | | Boy | Clear, transparent meditation practice |
| Chuanchen | | Boy | Persuasion |
| Chugai | | Boy | Transcending Universe; to exist above and independent |
| Chuluun | | Boy | Stone, or he who is strong as stone. |
| Chuluunbold | | Boy | Stone steel |
| Chuong | | Boy | Chapter; a part of a whole story |
| Cuong | | Boy | Flourishing, healthy |
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