Choosing a name for your baby is a meaningful process, especially when you want it to carry spiritual significance.
In Buddhism, names often reflect virtues such as wisdom, peace, and enlightenment. Here’s a list of the top 50 traditional Buddhist boy names with their profound meanings, perfect for a spiritual start in life.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
| Ananda | Bliss, joy | Boy | Buddhist |
| Siddhartha | One who has attained his goal | Boy | Buddhist |
| Bodhi | Enlightenment, awakening | Boy | Buddhist |
| Sakyamuni | The sage of the Sakya clan | Boy | Buddhist |
| Kavi | Poet, wise person | Boy | Buddhist |
| Rohan | Ascending | Boy | Buddhist |
| Vivek | Wisdom, discernment | Boy | Buddhist |
| Yogi | One who practices yoga, a spiritual person | Boy | Buddhist |
| Siddhi | Perfection, success | Boy | Buddhist |
| Vajra | Diamond, thunderbolt, symbolizing strength | Boy | Buddhist |
| Tenzin | Holder of the teachings | Boy | Buddhist |
| Dhamma | The teachings of Buddha, righteousness | Boy | Buddhist |
| Samadhi | Meditative absorption, deep concentration | Boy | Buddhist |
| Arjuna | Bright, shining | Boy | Buddhist |
| Amitabha | Buddha of infinite light | Boy | Buddhist |
| Maitreya | The future Buddha, compassionate friend | Boy | Buddhist |
| Sankara | The creator, benefactor | Boy | Buddhist |
| Dharmendra | King of Dharma | Boy | Buddhist |
| Chandrika | Moonlight, the light of the moon | Boy | Buddhist |
| Bodhisattva | One who has attained enlightenment but stays to help others | Boy | Buddhist |
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| Jaya | Victory, triumph | Boy | Buddhist |
| Harsha | Joy, happiness | Boy | Buddhist |
| Suresh | King of the gods | Boy | Buddhist |
| Nirvana | Liberation, spiritual enlightenment | Boy | Buddhist |
| Prabhu | Lord, master | Boy | Buddhist |
| Tathagata | One who has come | Boy | Buddhist |
| Rajesh | King, ruler | Boy | Buddhist |
| Bhaskar | Sun, light-giver | Boy | Buddhist |
| Manoj | Born of the mind | Boy | Buddhist |
| Madhur | Sweet, pleasant | Boy | Buddhist |
| Kiran | Ray of light | Boy | Buddhist |
| Sarvesh | Lord of all | Boy | Buddhist |
| Kushal | Skillful, competent | Boy | Buddhist |
| Vinay | Modesty, humility | Boy | Buddhist |
| Rishi | Sage, wise person | Boy | Buddhist |
| Shanti | Peace, calm | Boy | Buddhist |
| Ratan | Jewel, precious stone | Boy | Buddhist |
| Prakash | Light, brightness | Boy | Buddhist |
| Uday | Rise, coming up | Boy | Buddhist |
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| Lakshman | One with a goal | Boy | Buddhist |
| Gyan | Knowledge, wisdom | Boy | Buddhist |
| Suryan | Sun, light | Boy | Buddhist |
| Rohit | Red, a name for the sun | Boy | Buddhist |
| Shivendra | Lord Shiva | Boy | Buddhist |
| Aniruddha | Unstoppable | Boy | Buddhist |
| Vimal | Pure, clean | Boy | Buddhist |
| Deepak | Light, lamp | Boy | Buddhist |
| Bhavya | Magnificent, grand | Boy | Buddhist |
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Choosing a name is an important decision, and in Buddhism, a name carries profound meaning and significance. The top 50 traditional Buddhist boy names listed here reflect values of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment, offering a spiritual foundation for your child’s journey.
Whether you are drawn to the historical importance of a name or its connection to Buddhist teachings, these names are sure to inspire and guide your baby boy toward a path of mindfulness and wisdom.