663 Buddhism Baby Girl Names With Meanings

From a golden rose to a full moon, a world of choices from the philosophical culture.

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Buddhism names often reflect the principles, values, and ideals of the religion and the diverse cultural backgrounds within which Buddhism is practiced. So, let’s delve into the fascinating world of “Buddhism baby girl names.”

Historically, Buddhism originated in ancient India around the 6th century BCE and spread across Central and Southeast Asia, primarily through Korea, Japan, and China (1). Buddhism is now practiced by roughly 500 hundred million people worldwide, with the largest concentration in Asia (2). As a result, Buddhism adopted and adapted naming customs from these diverse cultures, giving rise to a wide array of names with different linguistic origins.

Buddhist baby girl names may share a glimpse of Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese languages. Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India, holds a special place in Buddhism as it is the language of the sacred Buddhist scriptures.

This religion, centered on enlightenment and the pursuit of Nirvana, guides people on a path toward realizing their true potential. Within Buddhism, various qualities and practices are highly regarded, including meditation, ethical conduct, and cultivating wisdom.

With these profound virtues in mind, Buddhist baby names can serve as a wonderful choice for welcoming a newborn baby girl into the world. These names embody the values and ideals that Buddhism promotes.

Please note that naming customs can differ among diverse Buddhist communities and families, with personal preferences and cultural backgrounds significantly influencing the choice of names. While some families may lean towards traditional names derived from ancient Buddhist texts, others may choose more contemporary and secular names that still encapsulate Buddhist values.

Naming a baby girl in Buddhism extends far beyond simple identification. It presents a unique chance for parents to instill their children’s aspirations and virtues that resonate with the teachings and values of Buddhism.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Winn	Girl	Joyful, blessed, friend
Wisdom	Unisex	Intelligence; Knowledge; Understanding
Wisteria	Unisex	Wister's flower
Wolf	Unisex	Wild; Strong; Intelligent hunter
Won	Unisex	First or leader
Wong	Unisex	King; Royal
Wrangler	Unisex	Tough; Rugged; Adventurous
Xaela	Unisex	Mystical; Nomadic; Fierce
Xanadu	Unisex	Dream place of magnificence and luxury
Xelia	Unisex	Elegant; Strong

Xi	Unisex	Strength, dominance, power
Xiang	Unisex	Fragrant, auspicious
Xiao	Unisex	Small, insignificant
Xiaoling	Unisex	Little clever one; Little quick one
Xin	Unisex	Responsibility, determination, resilience
Xing	Unisex	Star or to rise
Xinyi	Unisex	Faithful and righteous
Xion	Unisex	Strong; Fierce; Powerful
Xixi	Unisex	Happy; Joyful
Xoe	Unisex	Life; A surname

Xuan	Unisex	Spring, bright, mysterious
Xue	Unisex	Bright, pure, snow
Yadana	Girl	A form of Yadanar; Gem
Yadanar	Girl	Gem or gemstone
Yahana	Unisex	God is gracious
Yang	Unisex	Sun; Brightness
Yao	Unisex	Desire; Ambition
Yatzel	Unisex	Precious or valuable
Yee	Unisex	Harmony; Justice
Yen	Unisex	Renewal, grace, peace

Yes	Unisex	Affirmation; Agreement; Acceptance
Yeti	Unisex	Abominable snowman
Yi	Unisex	exceptional, talented, or number one
Yo	Unisex	Casual greeting; Exclamation
Yong	Unisex	Perpetual, eternal
You	Unisex	Unique; Independent; Creative
Yubin	Girl	Jewel; Precious
Yue	Girl	Moon; Joy
Yujin	Unisex	Abundance or precious treasure
Yun	Girl	Cloud

Yuri	Unisex	Lily; Light
Yuta	Unisex	Brave or courageous warrior
Yuya	Unisex	Supreme; Courageous warrior
Yuyan	Unisex	Jade eye; Beautiful jade
Yuzana	Girl	Orange jasmine
Zamia	Unisex	Exotic; Unique; Mysterious
Zar	Girl	Lace
Zarni	Girl	One blessed with inner and outer beauty
Zaw	Unisex	Saint; Practitioner; Yoga
Zen	Unisex	A school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition

Zenji	Unisex	Zen master
Zenni	Unisex	Gift of God; Peaceful
Zeya	Unisex	Success
Zeyar	Unisex	Success
Zhang Li	Girl	Stretch; Extend; Archer; Beautiful; Reason; Logic; Establish; Black; Dawn
Zhang Min	Girl	Stretch; Extend; Archer; Quick; Clever; Sharp
Zhang Xiu	Girl	Stretch; Extend; Develop; Luxuriant; Beautiful; Elegant; Outstanding
Zheng	Unisex	Strength; Upright; Conqueror
Zhi	Unisex	Intelligence, wisdom, knowledge
Zi	Unisex	Purple; Violet

Zihao	Unisex	Intelligent, accomplished, determined
Zwei	Unisex	Two
Zyden	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Strong

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This thoughtfully curated collection of Buddhist girl names provides diverse and meaningful choices for your little one. Names like Boonsri, meaning ‘beautiful,’ and Chesa, meaning ‘greatness,’ embody elegance and significance. By choosing a name from this list, you honor Buddhist tradition and bestow your child's life with purpose. As you begin your journey as a parent, may these special names bring blessings and meaning to your precious baby girl's life, now and in the future.

Infographic: Enchanting Buddhist Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Buddhist baby girl names hold deep spiritual meaning and connect to the core principles of Buddhism. Rooted in ancient wisdom, each name symbolizes virtues and qualities cherished in Buddhist teachings. Embrace the timeless wisdom of Buddhism with these meaningful names for your little one. Discover the perfect name that resonates with your beliefs and values in this enlightening infographic. Choose a name that will be a guiding star throughout her life.

exquisite buddhist names for your little princess (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Buddhist baby girl names are inspired by nature?

Buddhists experience harmony with nature by acknowledging that all forms of life are interdependent (3). Some girl names that are inspired by nature in Buddhism are Altan Sarnai, which means 'golden rose' and Altantsetseg, which means 'golden flower.' A few others include Sook, meaning 'she of pure nature,’ and Kannika, implying ‘a beautiful flower.’

2. Which Buddhist goddess names can be used for baby girls?

There are specific Buddhist goddesses whose names can be used for baby girls. For example, Dohna means 'a female deity.' Tara is a Vajrayana Buddhism goddess known as the 'mother of liberation.'Yakshini was a popular deity in India before Buddha. She is known by various names often used for girls like Hariti, Kunti, Nata, Bhatta, and Revati. Dakini is another deity who is powerful enough to fly in the air. These all are good choices of baby names for girls.

3. Which Buddhist baby girl names represent peace and compassion?

Buddhism's history has mainly been centered around peace. Baby girl names like Karamia, meaning beloved peace, An, meaning peaceful, Druki, meaning peace-loving, and Daya, implying compassion, indicate this deep-rooted aspect of Buddhism.

4. Which Buddhist baby girl names represent wisdom and intelligence?

Tomo, which means intelligence and wisdom, and Goldeholda, which means an intelligent person are a few girl names in Buddhism. On the other hand, baby boy names that signify intelligence are Chiko, which means light of wisdom, and Chimon, means wisdom gate.

5. Which Buddhist baby girl names have Sanskrit origins?

The Sanskrit language has functioned as a traditional means of communication in religions like Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. So, many names in Buddhism have Sanskrit roots. Some examples include Angkasa, meaning sky, Arya, meaning exalted, and Kannika, which means a flower.

6. Which Buddhist baby girl names represent strength and resilience?

Girl names in Buddhism do not directly imply strength. They uphold its varied facets. For example, Aidha, meaning power, Amanthi, which means peace protector, Dinaneatha, meaning the day's ruler, and Tenzin, meaning protector of Dharma - all signify strength in different ways.

References

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Introduction to Buddhism.
https://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/introduction_to_buddhism
Buddhists.
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-buddhist/
From Islam to Buddhism faiths have long encouraged stewardship of nature;
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/islam-buddhism-faiths-have-long-encouraged-stewardship-nature#:~:text=Buddhism%20inspires%20ecological%20mindfulness%20toof%20all%20forms%20of%20life.

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