Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that dates back over 2,500 years, emphasizes the path to enlightenment through principles such as compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace.

When naming a baby boy, choosing a Buddhist-inspired name can imbue your child's life with these timeless values. A name rooted in Buddhism can serve as a constant reminder of virtues like kindness, wisdom, and serenity, guiding them throughout their journey in life.

Our ultimate guide offers a carefully curated list of 500 Buddhist baby boy names, each with its unique meaning and origin, to help you find the perfect name that reflects the profound teachings of Buddhism.

Unique Buddhist Boy Names

• 1. Aang: (Peaceful and free like the wind)
• 2. Abhaya: (Fearless and brave)
• 3. Adhiarja: (Safe and secure)
• 4. Adika: (First child of a second husband)
• 5. Agung: (Grand and great)
• 6. Akihiro: (Bright and intelligent)
• 7. Akkrum: (Lord Buddha)
• 8. Amitav: (Endless splendor)
• 9. Anami: (Lord Buddha)
• 10. Ananada: (Prosperous)
• 11. Anh: (Smart and intelligent)
• 12. Anuman: (Small patience)
• 13. Anurak: (Male angel in Thai mythology)
• 14. Anzan: (Quiet mountain)
• 15. Arban: (Fluent speaker)
• 16. Arkar: (Sky)
• 17. Asahi: (Morning sun)
• 18. Ashwaghosh: (Buddhist philosopher)
• 19. Asnee: (Lightning)
• 20. Atid: (Sun or sun god)
• 21. Aung: (Successful)
• 22. A-wut: (Weapon)
• 23. Aye: (Cool and calm)
• 24. Bagaskoro: (Sun rays)
• 25. Bagus: (Handsome and excellent)
• 26. Baika: (Plum blossom)
• 27. Bakti: (Obedient)
• 28. Bankei: (Ten thousand blessings)
• 29. Banko: (Everlasting)
• 30. Banyu: (Water)
• 31. Banzan: (Indestructible mountain)
• 32. Bao: (To order, to bid)
• 33. Basho: (Banana plant)
• 34. Bassui: (High above average)
• 35. Bat Erdene: (Strong jewel)
• 36. Bataar: (Hero)
• 37. Batbayar: (Strong joy)
• 38. Bat-Erdene: (Strong jewel)
• 39. Batjargal: (Firm happiness)
• 40. Batsaikhan: (Reliable and strong)
• 41. Batuhan: (Firm and strong)
• 42. Batukhan: (Wise and firm ruler)
• 43. Batzorig: (Courageous and strong)
• 44. Bensen: (Diligent)
• 45. Bhadrapala: (Protector of goodness)
• 46. Boddhidharma: (Buddhism follower)
• 47. Bodhidharma: (Awakened and enlightened mind)
• 48. Bolin: (Elder brother of the rain)
• 49. Boon-Mee: (Lucky and fortunate)
• 50. Boon-Nam: (One born with good fortune)
• 51. Brahmadhvaja: (Warrior of God)
• 52. Bu: (Leader)
• 53. Buddha: (Awakened Lord Buddha)
• 54. Buddha Priya: (Liked by Buddha)
• 55. Buddhadeva: (Gautama Buddha)
• 56. Buddhamitra: (Friend of Buddha)
• 57. Budh: (Enlightened)
• 58. Budhh: (Enlightened)
• 59. Budi: (Reason, mind, or character)
• 60. Bupposo: (Buddha-Dharma-Sangha)
• 61. Butsugen: (Buddha's eye)
• 62. Butsuju: (Life of Buddha)
• 63. Buu: (Chief)
• 64. Cahya: (Light in darkness)
• 65. Cais: (Rejoices)
• 66. Candavira: (A male name for Buddhists)
• 67. Candrasurya: (Moon-like man)
• 68. Canh: (Endlessness of the environment)
• 69. Cao: (A Chinese surname)
• 70. Cetan: (Hawk)
• 71. Chaghatai: (Baby)
• 72. Chai Son: (Mischievous boy)
• 73. Chaisai: (Successful in plans)
• 74. Chai-Son: (Mischievous boy)
• 75. Chaiya: (Victory)
• 76. Chakan: (Able-bodied person)
• 77. Chalerm: (Celebrated)
• 78. Chalermchai: (Celebrated victory)
• 79. Chaloem: (Apex)
• 80. Champo: (Friendly)
• 81. Channarong: (Experienced warrior)
• 82. Chenghiz: (Greatest and wise)
• 83. Chhandak: (Charioteer of Lord Buddha)
• 84. Chiko: (Light of wisdom)
• 85. Chimon: (Wisdom gate)
• 86. Chingis: (Greatest and wise)
• 87. Chinshu: (Calm, soothing place)
• 88. Chinua: (Blessings from God)
• 89. Chorei: (Transparent spirituality)
• 90. Chosui: (Pure water)
• 91. Chozen: (Clear, transparent)
• 92. Chuanchen: (Persuasion)
• 93. Chugai: (Transcending universe)
• 94. Chuluun: (Stone, strong as stone)
• 95. Chuluunbold: (Stone steel)
• 96. Chuong: (Chapter, part of a story)
• 97. Conri: (Strong-willed)
• 98. Cuong: (Flourishing, healthy)
• 99. Da Shin: (Peaceful heart)
• 100. Dachen: (Great joy)
• 101. Daeshim: (Great mind)
• 102. Daeun: (Bright, graceful, talented)
• 103. Daibai: (A plum)
• 104. Daiden: (A transmission)
• 105. Daido: (The greatest way possible)
• 106. Daiji: (Filled with love and compassion)
• 107. Daikaku: (Enlightenment of mind)
• 108. Daikan: (Powerful and active)
• 109. Daiko: (Powerful light)
• 110. Dainin: (One who has great patience)
• 111. Daishin: (Truthful, pure soul)
• 112. Daivika: (Related to the gods)
• 113. Dampa: (Sacred)
• 114. Danan: (Giving)
• 115. Danasura: (Among donors)
• 116. Dasbala: (Very powerful man from the heart)
• 117. Dashin: (Content)
• 118. Dayakurca: (Storehouse of compassion)
• 119. Decha: (Powerful person)
• 120. Dechen: (Health and happiness)
• 121. Dedan: (Having happiness)
• 122. Denkatsu: (Active as lightning)
• 123. Denpa: (Truth)
• 124. Denpo: (Truth)
• 125. Devarajalu: (King of Gods, Buddha)
• 126. Dipankara: (Peaceful state lover)
• 127. Divijata: (Overcomes every obstacle)
• 128. Dojin: (Path of love)
• 129. Dokai: (Way formality steps)
• 130. Doryu: (Understands dragon ways)
• 131. Doyu: (Preserves morality)
• 132. Drdhahanus: (Pure heart, loving nature)
• 133. Drtaka: (Stubborn but friendly)
• 134. Dzhambul: (Fortress)
• 135. Eido: (Illuminating way)
• 136. Ekaijinko: (Virtuous, ocean of wisdom)
• 137. Elo: (God-like, strong, noble)
• 138. Enmei: (Bright circle, life-sustaining)
• 139. Erden: (Treasure)
• 140. Eshin: (Understanding character)
• 141. Etsudo: (Joyful way)
• 142. Fa: (New beginning)
• 143. Fai: (Beginning)
• 144. Feng: (Phoenix, maple)
• 145. Fu: (Well-to-do, prosperous)
• 146. Fumihiro: (Extensive condemnation)
• 147. Gan: (Bold one)
• 148. Ganbaatar: (Steel hero)
• 149. Ganbold: (Steel)
• 150. Gang: (Hard, rigid, strong)
• 151. Gansukh: (Steel axe)
• 152. Gantulga: (Steel hearth)
• 153. Ganzorig: (Steel, courage, brave)
• 154. Gaousik: (Lord Buddha)
• 155. Gautam: (Lord Buddha, remover of darkness)
• 156. Gautham: (Lord Buddha, remover of darkness)
• 157. Genghis: (Universal ruler)
• 158. Genjin: (Reveal true humanity)
• 159. Genjo: (Original silence)
• 160. Genkai: (Source ocean)
• 161. Genkaku: (Original understanding)
• 162. Genkei: (Deserves honor and integrity)
• 163. Genki: (Subtle function)
• 164. Genko: (Original light)
• 165. Genno: (Respond to the mystery)
• 166. Genpo: (Original law)
• 167. Gensho: (Original blessings)
• 168. Getsuren: (Moon lotus)
• 169. Giang: (River, source)
• 170. Gotam: (Lord Buddha, remover of darkness)
• 171. Goten: (Heavenly sky)
• 172. Gowtham: (Lord Buddha, remover of darkness)
• 173. Gurtej: (The radiance of guru)
• 174. Gurtek: (Taking support of guru)
• 175. Hakaku: (White crane)
• 176. Hakue: (Pure blessing)
• 177. Hanumanta: (Puffy cheeks)
• 178. Hanumanth: (Hindu Lord Rama)
• 179. Haoyu: (Brilliant, courageous)
• 180. Hemlal: (One of the names of Buddha)
• 181. Hemnath: (Gold or Lord Buddha)
• 182. Hiten: (Buddhist angel)
• 183. Hlaing: (Plenty, plentiful)
• 184. Hodo: (Dharma way)
• 185. Hopkins: (A famous man)
• 186. Hopkinson: (Son of Hob)
• 187. Hosho: (Voice of the Dharma)
• 188. Hoy: (High, noble)
• 189. Htay: (Rich and wealthy)
• 190. Htet: (One who is sharp)
• 191. Htin: (Appear, appearance)
• 192. Htun: (Succeed)
• 193. Htut: (Apex, tip)
• 194. Htway: (Youngest)
• 195. Indazita: (The King of Gods who conquers bravely)
• 196. Indivar: (Blue lotus)
• 197. Issan: (One mountain)
• 198. Itsuki: (Tree)
• 199. Jahlee: (A god-like person)
• 200. Jahleel: (One who has hope in God)
• 201. Jayasurya: (Victorious sun)
• 202. Jiao-long: (Resembling a dragon)
• 203. Jie: (One who is pure and chaste)
• 204. Jiho: (The aroma of compassion)
• 205. Jikai: (Refers to the sea of sympathy)
• 206. Jimmyl: (Independent, quick in decisions)
• 207. Jimuta: (Committed to their family and friends)
• 208. Jin: (Gold)
• 209. Jiyu: (Compassionate friend)
• 210. Jochi: (Son of Chenghiz)
• 211. Justen: (Lawful, just)
• 212. Kamnan: (The head of the village)
• 213. Kan: (Fortune)
• 214. Kanshin: (Mind, open heart)
• 215. Kao: (High, tall)
• 216. Karambir: (Brave with the God's grace)
• 217. Kasemchai: (A victorious celebration)
• 218. Keisho: (He promotes wisdom)
• 219. Kenichi: (Strong, wise, intelligent)
• 220. Kenshiro: (Strong, fearless warrior)
• 221. Khajit: (Lord Buddha)
• 222. Khemkhaeng: (A strong and powerful man)
• 223. Khenbish: (Nobody)
• 224. Khin: (Kindness, one who is kind)
• 225. Khine: (Firm)
• 226. Khunbish: (Not a human being)
• 227. Kiko: (Joys or rejoicer)
• 228. Kittibun: (Famous fortune)
• 229. Kittichat: (Famous clan)
• 230. Kla: (A brave and bold man)
• 231. Klaew Kla: (One who is brave and daring)
• 232. Klaew-Kla: (One who is brave and daring)
• 233. Kob Sook: (A man with his heart full of happiness)
• 234. Kob-Sook: (A man with his heart full of happiness)
• 235. Kobutsu: (The ancient Buddha)
• 236. Koge: (Fragrant flower)
• 237. Koju: (The universal principles)
• 238. Kokan: (Ancient reflection)
• 239. Koshing: (Step by step upwards)
• 240. Kraisee: (Lion, as brave as a lion)
• 241. Kriang Krai: (A man who is well versed in victory)
• 242. Kriang-Krai: (A man who is well versed in victory)
• 243. Kubo: (Longevity or eternal life)
• 244. Kumbikhanna: (One with a good temper)
• 245. Kwang: (Wild)
• 246. Kywe: (Rich)
• 247. Lachlann: (Land of lakes)
• 248. Lamon: (Gentle)
• 249. Lek: (A small built person)
• 250. Li Jie: (Beautiful, heroic)
• 251. Li Jun: (Beautiful, talented)
• 252. Li Qiang: (Beautiful and strong)
• 253. Liu Wei: (Kill, destroy, power, pomp, high, extraordinary)
• 254. Li-Wei: (Beautiful, extraordinary)
• 255. Lkhagvasuren: (Great healer)
• 256. Loday: (Wisdom)
• 257. Lokpradeep: (Gautam Buddha)
• 258. Longwei: (Dragon greatness)
• 259. Lwin: (Outstanding)
• 260. Maung: (Brother)
• 261. Medekhgui: (I don't know)
• 262. Mee Noi: (Little bear)
• 263. Meruem: (The light that illuminates all)
• 264. Minato: (Harbor)
• 265. Mongkut: (Crown)
• 266. Mongolekhorniiugluu: (Mongol country's morning)
• 267. Monkh Erdene: (Eternal family)
• 268. Monkhbat: (Eternal firmness)
• 269. Montell: (Strong and brave)
• 270. Munish: (Lord Buddha)
• 271. Muunokhoi: (A vicious dog)
• 272. Myaing: (Forest)
• 273. Myat: (Better)
• 274. Myint: (High)
• 275. Myo: (Relative)
• 276. Naimanzuunnadintsetseg: (Eight hundred precious flowers)
• 277. Naing: (Win)
• 278. Namor: (Powerful, mysterious)
• 279. Narong: (War mongering, ready for war)
• 280. Nekhii: (Sheepskin)
• 281. Nugai: (Dog)
• 282. Nyan: (Wisdom)
• 283. Nyein: (Quiet, calmness)
• 284. Nyunt: (Blossom)
• 285. Och: (Sparkle)
• 286. Od: (Star)
• 287. Odgerel: (Starlight)
• 288. Ogtbish: (Not at all)
• 289. Ohnmar: (Insane)
• 290. Oktai: (He who understands)
• 291. Orochi: (Big snake)
• 292. Otgonbayar: (Youngest joy)
• 293. Padmayani: (Lord Brahma Buddha)
• 294. Paitoon: (A beautiful gemstone found in Thailand)
• 295. Partha: (Son of The Earth)
• 296. Pasang: (Venus or Friday)
• 297. Patakin: (Holder of A Banner)
• 298. Pecos: (Pecan)
• 299. Pema: (A Lotus)
• 300. Phassakorn: (Sun)
• 301. Phichit: (To win, One who is habituated to win)
• 302. Phyu: (White)
• 303. Prabudha: (Awakened, Lord Buddha)
• 304. Qara: (Cloudlet)
• 305. Quan: (Strong, talented, leader)
• 306. Rambo: (The reckless one)
• 307. Ritthirong: (Good in fighting)
• 308. Roo: (Cute and unique)
• 309. Rorick: (Famous and powerful ruler)
• 310. Sakda: (Power, A powerful person)
• 311. Sakyasinha: (Lord Buddha, The Lion of the Sakya)
• 312. Sandeepe: (A Sage)
• 313. Sandeepen: (A Sage)
• 314. Sangmu: (The Kind-hearted One)
• 315. Sankalpa: (Resolve)
• 316. Sarasija: (Lotus)
• 317. Saugata: (Another name of Gautama Buddha)
• 318. Shaakya: (Lord Buddha, Energy circle or a form of chakra)
• 319. Shakya: (Noble, wise, enlightened)
• 320. Shakyasinha: (Lord Buddha)
• 321. Shein: (Reflection It could refer to mirrors reflection or reflection of either of the parent)
• 322. Shway: (Gold)
• 323. Siam: (Thailand, ancient kingdom)
• 324. Siddarth: (One who has accomplished goal, Successful, A name of Lord Buddha, Achieved all wishes)
• 325. Siddartha: (Lord Buddha, One who has accomplished an aim, Successful, Prosperous, Epithet of the great Buddha or Shaakyamuni, The founder of the buddhist religion, Epithet of Shiva and Vishnu)
• 326. Siddhartha: (Enlightened one or one who has achieved his goal)
• 327. Sirichai: (Glorious victory, Man)
• 328. Soe: (She who dominates)
• 329. Somchair: (One who is macho and manly)
• 330. Son: (Male child)
• 331. Sopheak: (Gentle face)
• 332. Sou: (Adore, Bright, Sincere, The sound of the wind)
• 333. Sovann: (He who is golden)
• 334. Sovay: (He is like a gold)
• 335. Sud: (Tiger)
• 336. Sugata: (A name of the Buddha)
• 337. Sugatanand: (Lord Buddha)
• 338. Sukhbataar: (Hero of the axe, Axe hero)
• 339. Sunisa: (Beautiful sunrise, radiant joy)
• 340. Susu: (A very slight sound A quiet person)
• 341. Syaoran: (He who is a little wolf)
• 342. Taban: (Splendid or glittering)
• 343. Tadaaki: (Faithful light)
• 344. Tadashi: (Good, Virtuous, Loyalty, Devotion)
• 345. Tae: (Great, Honor, Brave)
• 346. Taemin: (Bright or shining spirit)
• 347. Taichi: (Means a thick or big one)
• 348. Taiga: (Big, Bud, Gracious)
• 349. Taiki: (Big, great tree, Full of brightness)
• 350. Taison: (Warrior, strong, victorious)
• 351. Taji: (The yellow and silver color)
• 352. Takahiro: (Abundantly respectful and loving)
• 353. Takai: (The next world)
• 354. Takashi: (Prosperous, Noble)
• 355. Takato: (Precious measure of exaltation)
• 356. Takaya: (One who has much respect for someone)
• 357. Takeo: (Warrior, One who fights for his kingdom)
• 358. Taku: (Young, Living just for a little time yet)
• 359. Takuma: (An open truth)
• 360. Tanawat: (Knowledge)
• 361. Tarkhan: (He who is skillful)
• 362. Taru: (A vast and huge sea of water)
• 363. Tashi: (Prosperity)
• 364. Tathagat: (Title of The Buddha)
• 365. Tathagata: (The Buddha)
• 366. Tatharaj: (Buddha)
• 367. Teesta: (A River)
• 368. Temujin: (Of iron)
• 369. Tenpa: (Buddhist doctrine)
• 370. Tenzin: (Protector of Dharma)
• 371. Tenzing: (Protector of Dharma)
• 372. Terbish: (Not that one)
• 373. Thagyamin: (Change or transfer)
• 374. Thant: (Clean)
• 375. Thaung: (Burmese word for ten thousand)
• 376. Thein: (A hundred thousand)
• 377. Theingi: (Gold)
• 378. Therein: (The sun)
• 379. Thet: (He who is calm)
• 380. Thien: (He who is smooth)
• 381. Thiha: (Lion)
• 382. Thuan: (He who is tamed)
• 383. Thuc: (He who is aware)
• 384. Thuong: (One who loves tenderly)
• 385. Thura: (The Sun)
• 386. Thuta: (Knowledge)
• 387. Thuy: (A friendly man)
• 388. Thuya: (The sun)
• 389. Thuyet: (A theory)
• 390. Thuza: (Angel, angelic)
• 391. Tin: (A Saint, A thinker)
• 392. Tohru: (A transparent person)
• 393. Tokyo: (The capital to the east)
• 394. Tomiche: (A wealthy and prosperous person)
• 395. Tomiichi: (One who is wealthy and prosperous)
• 396. Tomohiro: (Broad wisdom or knowledge)
• 397. Tomorbaatar: (Iron, Hero or strong)
• 398. Tomoya: (A wise or an intelligent person)
• 399. Tong: (In Chinese it is a title given to a public officer. In Dutch, it refers to tongue that means a chatterbox)
• 400. Toru: (A vast and huge sea of water)
• 401. Toshiro: (An intelligent person)
• 402. Trieu: (A tide or a small wave)
• 403. Trigya: (Lord Buddha)
• 404. Trigyesh: (Lord Buddha, Trigya with Esh as Ishwar)
• 405. Trikay: (Lord Buddha)
• 406. Tsukiya: (Resembles the white moon)
• 407. Tu: (Person who learns quickly, Intelligent)
• 408. Tun: (Succeed)
• 409. Turgen: (Fast)
• 410. Twan: (Smart, Brainy)
• 411. Ulagan: (A worldly man)
• 412. Upagupta: (Name of A Buddhist Monk)
• 413. Uttiya: (A Name In Buddhist Literature)
• 414. Vaden: (Well-known, Respected leader)
• 415. Vipaschit: (Lord Buddha)
• 416. Wang lei: (Wang means King, Monarch; Lei means Thunder, Bud, or Pile of Stones)
• 417. Wang Wei: (Wang means King, Monarch; Wei means Power, Pomp, High, Extraordinary)
• 418. Wang Yong: (Wang means King, Monarch; Yong means Brave, Eternal)
• 419. Wang-lei: (King, monarch, Thunder, bud, or pile of stones)
• 420. Wang-Wei: (King, Monarch, Power, Pomp, High, Extraordinary)
• 421. Wang-Yong: (King, Monarch, Brave, Eternal)
• 422. Wilber: (Strong-willed and industrious)
• 423. Win: (Bright)
• 424. Wukong: (Awakened to emptiness)
• 425. Wunna: (Gold)
• 426. Xael: (Unique, Mystical, Otherworldly)
• 427. Xanadu: (A place in China, which was once Kublai Khan's Yuan dynasty)
• 428. Yamato: (Great harmony)
• 429. Yarzar: (King)
• 430. Yaza: (King)
• 431. Yeshe: (Wisdom)
• 432. Yeshi: (Goddess of peace)
• 433. Ying: (Brave or heroic)
• 434. Yog: (The union of the individual soul with universal soul, Joining, Uniting, Conveyance, Yoga personified as the son of Dharma and Kriya, Name of Vishnu and Shiva, Lord Buddha)
• 435. Yonten: (Knowledge)
• 436. Youta: (Great sunlight)
• 437. Yuan: (The beginning or original)
• 438. Yul: (From the far horizon)
• 439. Yuu: (Excellence, Superiority, Gentleness, Brave)
• 440. Yuuma: (Gentle, Truthful, Honest)
• 441. Yuuto: (Gentleness, Tender person)
• 442. Zaw: (Burmese word for saint or practitioner or yoga)
• 443. Zenji: (Zen master)
• 444. Zeya: (Success)
• 445. Zeyar: (Success)
• 446. Zhang Wei: (Zhang means Stretch, Extend, Archer; Wei means Power, Pomp, High, Extraordinary)
• 447. Zhang Yong: (Zhang means Stretch, Extend, Archer; Yong means Brave, Eternal)
• 448. Zhang-Wei: (Stretch, Extend, Archer, Power, Pomp, High, Extraordinary)
• 449. Zhang-Yong: (Stretch, Extend, Archer, Brave, Eternal)
• 450. Zhen: (Truth, Genuine)