Bodhi Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Bodhi Day celebrations often include meditation, chanting, and decorating homes with lights and colorful beads​

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A Deep Dive

Bodhi Overview

Meaning

Awakening, enlightenment

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Sanskrit

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word “Bodhi,” meaning “awakening” or “enlightenment.”

Religion

Buddhism

Pronunciation

/ˈboʊ.di/

Popularity

Bodhi has become trendy in various countries, including Australia and New Zealand. In 2023, Bodhi ranked #284 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Unique

Associated Traits

Peaceful, spiritual, enlightened

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Buddhism, referring to the state of enlightenment attained by Buddha.

Name Day

December 8th
A Deep Dive

Bodhi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Bodin, Boden, Bode, Bodey

Common Nicknames

Beau, Bodes, Boddy, Bodster, Bodhi Bear

Diminutives

Bo, Bobo, Bod, Buddy

Famous People

  • Bodhi Elfman
    (American Actor)
  • Bodhi Sabongui
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Bodhi Pine Elfman
    (American Actor and Producer)
  • Bodhi Oliviera
    (Brazilian Soccer Player)
  • Bodhi Patil
    (American Environmental Activist)
  • Bodhi Tree
    (Australian Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Bodhi
    ("Point Break," Film)
  • Bodhi Rook
    ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," Film)
  • "Bodhi Tree"
    (Novel)
  • Bodhi
    ("Tenet," Film)
  • "Bodhi Blues"
    (Song)
  • Bodhi
    ("The Bold Type," TV Series)
  • Bodhi
    ("Criminal Minds," TV Series)
  • "Bodhi Dharma"
    (Film)

Places

  • Bodhi Tree
    (Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India)
  • Bodhi Path
    (Berkeley, California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Bodhi?

Bodhi implies “awakening,” denoting a deep and transformative understanding of life. Individuals named Bodhi are often associated with calmness and a deep sense of awareness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Bodhi?

The name Bodhi originates from the Sanskrit word “बोधि” which means “awakening” or “enlightenment.” It is closely associated with the Buddhist concept of spiritual awakening and enlightenment, representing a key aspect of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

Bodhi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Bodhi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2842021#3012022#2962023
Top 3 Rankings#2842021#2952020#2962023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bodhi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023296
(+5 from 2022)
1117
(-4 from 2022)
0.06100
2022301
(-17 from 2021)
1121
(-99 from 2021)
0.05985
2021284
(+11 from 2020)
1220
(+68 from 2020)
0.06512
2020295
(+5 from 2019)
1152
(+19 from 2019)
0.06228
2019300
(+12 from 2018)
1133
(+45 from 2018)
0.05896
2018312
(-12 from 2017)
1088
(-84 from 2017)
0.05597
2017300
(+61 from 2016)
1172
(+252 from 2016)
0.05922
2016361
(+137 from 2015)
920
(+335 from 2015)
0.04542
2015498
(+114 from 2014)
585
(+149 from 2014)
0.02861
2014612
(+193 from 2013)
436
(+165 from 2013)
0.02128
2013805
(+75 from 2012)
271
(+33 from 2012)
0.01341
2012880
(+39 from 2011)
238
(+19 from 2011)
0.01173
2011919
(-15 from 2010)
219
(-6 from 2010)
0.01078
2010904
(+336 from 2009)
225
(+81 from 2009)
0.01095
20091240
(+23 from 2008)
144
(+6 from 2008)
0.00679
20081263
(+87 from 2007)
138
(+14 from 2007)
0.00633
20071350
(+110 from 2006)
124
(+19 from 2006)
0.00560
20061460
(+378 from 2005)
105
(+35 from 2005)
0.00479
20051838
(+292 from 2004)
70
(+15 from 2004)
0.00329
20042130
(+139 from 2003)
55
(+8 from 2003)
0.00260
20032269
(-177 from 2002)
47
(-4 from 2002)
0.00224
20022092
(+526 from 2001)
51
(+15 from 2001)
0.00247
20012618
(+1586 from 2000)
36
(+18 from 2000)
0.00174
20004204
(-1265 from 1999)
18
(-10 from 1999)
0.00086
19992939
(+153 from 1998)
28
(+3 from 1998)
0.00137
19983092
(-112 from 1997)
25
No change from 1997
0.00123
19972980
(+698 from 1996)
25
(+7 from 1996)
0.00125
19963678
(+830 from 1995)
18
(+5 from 1995)
0.00090
19954508
(-414 from 1994)
13
(-2 from 1994)
0.00065
19944094
(-594 from 1993)
15
(-3 from 1993)
0.00074
19933500
(+613 from 1992)
18
(+4 from 1992)
0.00087
19924113
(+1943 from 1979)
14
(+9 from 1979)
0.00067
19910
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0
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0.0000
19900
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0
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0.0000
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0.0000
19850
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0.0000
19840
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0.0000
19830
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19796056
(-212 from 1977)
5
No change from 1977
0.00028
19780
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0
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0.0000
19775844
(-258 from 1976)
5
No change from 1976
0.00029
19765586
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5
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0.00031
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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19720
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19710
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0.0000
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0.0000
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0.0000
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American States Popularity Rankings for Bodhi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2402021#2852022#2692023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5482021#5772022#4572023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3232021#3312022#3312023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1632021#1722022#1662023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3702021#4762022#4332023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2352021#1852022#2162023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2262021#2702022#2272023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2792021#2572022#2862023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2292021#3522022#3412023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2372021#2652022#2132023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1342021#1432022#1152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2442021#2902022#2642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3062021#3582022#4032023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2492021#2912022#2932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2862021#3122022#3142023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2052021#2322022#2132023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3532021#1932022#2512023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2982021#2822022#3962023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2492021#2782022#2472023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2862021#2492022#4042023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4062021#4122022#4602023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3932021#3342022#2852023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2662021#3072022#3902023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2712021#3082022#2702023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1142021#672022#1172023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2092021#3112022#2542023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3272021#3712022#2602023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3332021#2982022#3982023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3212021#4502022#3312023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2052021#2732022#2492023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4292021#3522022#2962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1872021#1662022#2302023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#542021#1482022#912023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2552021#5152022#2872023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4282020#3072022#3102023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6512021#5922022#4852023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4382021#2192022#3842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2642021#3652022#2352023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1872021#2382022#2022023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4392021#5552022#3332023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2762020#2452021#1672022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2132021#1952022#2342023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1012019#772021#762022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2002017#1062018#1062020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1962020#1902021#1542023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1752020#2082021#2192022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1782018#2052020#1222022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5352020#5462021#3762023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2562016#2392017#2212021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2112017#1852023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#752021

Popularity Rankings for Bodhi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#662021#732022#722023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#802021#862022#892023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#1072022#1612023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1922019#1522020#1402021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2322021#1842022#1662023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2972021#2172022#1742023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1832021#1962022#2092023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8262017#6912019#6712022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Bodhi a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Bodhi can be used for boys, it is increasingly chosen for girls as well, emphasizing its flexibility and universal appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Bodhi

Bodhi in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bodhi Elfman (Actor, born 1969): An American actor known for his roles in television series and films, including "Touch" and "Criminal Minds."
  • Bodhi Sabongui (Actor, born 2007): A young Canadian actor recognized for his performances in TV shows and movies like "The Baby-Sitters Club."
  • Bodhi Pine Elfman (Actor, born 1969): An American actor and producer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
  • Bodhi Oliviera (Soccer Player, born 1995): A Brazilian soccer player who has played for various clubs in the Brazilian league.
  • Bodhi Patil (Activist, born 2000): An American environmental activist and youth leader focused on ocean conservation and climate change.
  • Bodhi Tree (Musician, born 1975): An Australian musician and songwriter known for his eclectic style and innovative music.
  • Bodhi Young (Artist, born 1985): A British visual artist acclaimed for his contemporary and thought-provoking artworks.
  • Bodhi Ban (Chef, born 1982): A renowned chef from Thailand, celebrated for his culinary expertise and fusion cuisine.
  • Bodhi ("Point Break," 1991 Film): A charismatic surfer and bank robber who leads a group of extreme sports enthusiasts.
  • Bodhi Rook ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," 2016 Film): A former Imperial pilot who defects to the Rebel Alliance to deliver vital information.
  • "Bodhi Tree" (2011 Novel): Follows the spiritual journey of a young monk in search of enlightenment.
  • Bodhi ("Tenet," 2020 Film): A minor character involved in the complex plot of time inversion and espionage.
  • "Bodhi Blues" (2015 Song): A soulful track reflecting on personal growth and spiritual awakening.
  • Bodhi ("The Bold Type," 2017 TV Series): A supporting character who works at the fictional magazine Scarlet.
  • Bodhi ("Criminal Minds," 2005 TV Series): A criminal mastermind the BAU team encounters in a gripping case.
  • "Bodhi Dharma" (1994 Film): A historical drama depicting the life of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism.
  • Bodhi Tree (Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India): The sacred fig tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • Bodhi Path (Berkeley, California, USA): A Buddhist center offering meditation and teachings.
  • Bodhi Restaurant (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia): A popular vegan restaurant located in the heart of Sydney.
  • Bodhi Heart Sanctuary (Penang, Malaysia): A retreat center promoting holistic wellness and mindfulness.
  • Bodhi Serene Hotel (Chiang Mai, Thailand): A boutique hotel blending traditional Thai architecture with modern amenities.
  • Bodhi Village (Goa, India): A serene eco-village offering yoga retreats and wellness programs.
  • Bodhi Beach (California, USA): A picturesque beach known for its tranquil environment and natural beauty.
  • Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort (Nosara, Costa Rica): A luxury yoga resort offering a variety of classes and wellness retreats.

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