Bodhisattva
boh-dee-SAT-vah
Bodhisattva is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment.”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Bodhisattva Means
“In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment.”
The Story of Bodhisattva
This name belongs to beings who choose compassion over their own ultimate peace, a profound vow.
In Buddhist philosophy, a Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who delays their own nirvana to guide all sentient beings toward enlightenment. First recorded in 2017, this name carries immense spiritual weight and aspiration.
You see a son filled with deep empathy and a desire to help others, a natural caregiver who understands the interconnectedness of all life. Bodhisattva is a name for a child whose compassionate heart will lead him to uplift everyone he meets.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2017
Total Births
15
First Recorded
2017
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