Eastern baby names
Names tagged with “Eastern” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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20 names
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- Tenzin
Sanskrit
92Holder of teachings; a name associated with Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan culture, particularly used by the Dalai Lamas.
- Indra
Sanskrit
84A powerful deity in Hindu mythology associated with rain, thunder, and storms. The name carries connotations of strength, sovereignty, and cosmic power.
- Soma
Sanskrit
84Body in Sanskrit philosophy; also refers to a psychoactive drink used in Vedic rituals. In modern contexts, associated with wellness and holistic balance.
- Sevda
Persian
84From Persian 'sevda' meaning 'love' or 'passion', deeply rooted in Ottoman poetry and romantic tradition.
- Siddh
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'accomplished' or 'perfected', associated with spiritual attainment and enlightenment in Hindu philosophy.
- Vajra
Sanskrit
62A thunderbolt or diamond-like weapon in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, symbolizing indestructibility and spiritual power
- Sabas
Hebrew
62From Aramaic meaning 'elder' or 'venerable one.' Associated with Saint Sabas, a revered 5th-century hermit monk.
- Samsara
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'cycle of death and rebirth' in Buddhist and Hindu philosophy, representing the eternal cycle of existence.
- Dharma
Sanskrit
42Universal law, cosmic order, or duty in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. Represents righteousness and the natural order of the universe.
- Maitreya
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'loving-kindness' or 'benevolence.' In Buddhism, Maitreya is the future Buddha, revered as a bodhisattva of compassion and wisdom.
- Kanya
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'virgin' or 'maiden', also the name of the zodiac constellation Virgo in Hindu and Thai astrology
- Skandha
Sanskrit
42One of the five aggregates (skandhas) in Buddhist philosophy, representing the constituents of human experience and consciousness.
- Temujin
English
42From Mongolian meaning 'iron' or 'blacksmith,' the birth name of Genghis Khan before his rise to power and renaming.
- Mukta
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'liberated' or 'free', often associated with spiritual freedom and enlightenment in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
- Nezha
Mythological
42From Chinese mythology, Nezha is a powerful deity and protector figure in Daoism and Buddhism, known as a youthful warrior with cosmic power and moral complexity.
- Bodhisattva
Sanskrit
42A being destined for enlightenment in Buddhist tradition. Bodhi means awakening, sattva means being or essence.
- Charbel
Arabic
40From Syriac meaning 'God's fire' or 'fiery one', associated with divine strength and spiritual fervor in early Christian tradition.
- Shiva
Sanskrit
40The supreme deity in Hinduism, symbolizing destruction, transformation, and cosmic cycles. Associated with meditation, asceticism, and divine power.
- Pema
Sanskrit
40From Sanskrit meaning 'wisdom' or 'perfect knowledge', central to Buddhist philosophy and widely used in Tibetan Buddhist cultures
- Kunga
English
40Merit or blessing in Tibetan Buddhism. A virtue name traditionally given to honor spiritual qualities.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
