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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Awakening or enlightenment
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Pali (Buddhist term)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee
Bodhi is a gender-neutral name pronounced BOH-dee, rooted in the Sanskrit and Pali term for awakening or enlightenment from Buddhist tradition. It has a free-spirited, well-traveled feel, and U.S. records show it in use since at least 1976, giving it a settled, familiar quality rather than a brand-new one. For parents drawn to a short name with real depth behind it, Bodhi fits the bill.
Meaning & Origin of Bodhi
Meaning: Awakening or enlightenment.
Origin: Sanskrit/Pali (Buddhist term).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bodhi
BOH-deeIPA /ˈboʊdi/
Popularity of Bodhi
Bodhi hit its high point in 2021, when 1,220 babies were given the name and it ranked #284 nationally; by 2024 it had eased slightly to #302, with 1,110 babies sharing the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Bodhi mean?
Awakening or enlightenment. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bodhi?
Bodhi is pronounced BOH-dee (IPA: /ˈboʊdi/).
Is Bodhi a popular name right now?
Bodhi is near its all-time peak (#284 in 2021), ranked #302 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2024.)
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