Buddhist Baby Boy Names Starting With B
17 names with meanings and origins.
17 Buddhist boy names that start with B. Buddhist names often come from Pali and Sanskrit and refer to enlightenment, compassion and the life of the Buddha, such as Siddharth and Bodhi.
Popular buddhist boy names with B: Bishamon, Buddhapriya, Bothidarman. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Bishamon — “In Japanese mythology, this is the name of the god of war and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He is a protector and a guardian of Buddhist law.”
- Buddhapriya — “This Sanskrit masculine name means one who is liked by Buddha. It signifies a person who is dear to the enlightened one or follows his path.”
- Bothidarman — “Bothidarman is a Tamil form of Bodhidharma, from Sanskrit bodhi, 'awakening,' and dharma, 'teaching' or 'truth.'”
- Buddha — “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'the awakened' or 'enlightened one,' famously associated with the founder of Buddhism.”
- Buddhacaksus — “Eye of the Buddha”
- Buddhadev — “A name of Sanskrit origin meaning a wise person, specifically referencing the enlightened Gautam Buddha.”
- Buddhadeva — “A Sanskrit name meaning 'wise' or 'Lord Buddha.' It combines words for enlightenment and divinity to honor the enlightened one.”
- Buddhamata — “Mother of the Buddha”
- Buddhamatre — “Mother of the Buddha”
- Buddhamitra — “From Buddha (enlightened) and Mitra (friend). Means a friend of the enlightened one or a follower of Buddha.”
Boy · Japanese · “In Japanese mythology, this is the name of the god of war and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He is a protector and a guardian of Buddhist law.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bothidarman is a Tamil form of Bodhidharma, from Sanskrit bodhi, 'awakening,' and dharma, 'teaching' or 'truth.'”
- Buddhaबुद्ध
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'the awakened' or 'enlightened one,' famously associated with the founder of Buddhism.”
Unisex · Indian · “Eye of the Buddha”
- Buddhadevबुद्धदेव
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin meaning a wise person, specifically referencing the enlightened Gautam Buddha.”
- Buddhadevaबुद्धदेव
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'wise' or 'Lord Buddha.' It combines words for enlightenment and divinity to honor the enlightened one.”
Unisex · Indian · “Mother of the Buddha”
Unisex · Indian · “Mother of the Buddha”
Unisex · Indian · “From Buddha (enlightened) and Mitra (friend). Means a friend of the enlightened one or a follower of Buddha.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Buddha' (the enlightened one) and 'Nandi' (joy). Joy of Buddha. Used in Buddhist-influenced traditions.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved of the Buddha”
- Buddhapriyaबुद्धप्रिय
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit masculine name means one who is liked by Buddha. It signifies a person who is dear to the enlightened one or follows his path.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the form of the Buddha; a Sanskrit name representing enlightenment.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Sri Buddha”
Unisex · Indian · “Translates as the son of Buddha. It is a serene name, often chosen to reflect a lineage of wisdom, peace, and enlightenment.”
Unisex · Indian · “Butsugen means "Buddha's eye" in Japanese. It is a Buddhist term referring to the Buddha's all-seeing wisdom.”
Boy · Bengali · “Lord buddha.”
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