Siddhartha
sid-DAR-tah
The Story of Siddhartha
Imagine a name whispered in ancient India, a name that means 'one who has achieved his aim', given to the man who found enlightenment.
Siddhartha originates from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who has achieved his aim'. This profound name is most famously associated with Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who became the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. His journey from royalty to spiritual awakening in ancient India centuries before the common era has echoed through history, spreading his teachings and his name across Asia and eventually the globe.
When you consider naming your son Siddhartha, you are choosing a name that evokes a deep sense of peace and purpose. To say it aloud is to invoke a quiet contemplation, a sense of inner knowing. You imagine your child embodying this stillness, moving through life with a profound understanding, his aim clear from the start.
What It Means
“From Sanskrit, meaning "one who achieves his aim". Most famously known as the given name of the Buddha.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Siddhartha Gautama
The founder of Buddhism, known as the Buddha.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#33 in 2015
Total Births
523
First Recorded
1970
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Aarav
Hindi
Meaning
A Hindi name meaning 'peaceful' or 'melodious'.
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