Bodhi

Rank 301st Boy Name

In 2022, the name Bodhi was 301st most popular baby name for boys and 582nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,162 babies were named Bodhi in the United States. The gender distribution for "Bodhi" is 95.7% male and 4.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,890 babies in the United States were named Bodhi. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bodhi is around 7 years old.

The name "Bodhi" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bodhi is Bo.

Bodhi Meaning & Origin

Bodhi is a Sanskrit name that signifies 'enlightenment' or 'awakening', often associated with wisdom and spirituality in Buddhist philosophy.

The name Bodhi is described as spiritual, enlightened and ocean-loving.

Pronunciation

Bodhi is pronounced boh-dee in English. The name Bodhi has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bodhi

  • The name Bodhi is often associated with Buddhism, as it's the term used to refer to a deep understanding attained by Buddha about the nature of the universe. Thus, someone named Bodhi might be perceived as insightful or wise.

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Geography

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