All about the name

Bohdi

Female

« Bodhi, pronounced 'bo-dee', is a Sanskrit name meaning 'enlightenment' or 'awakening'. It gained popularity in the West after its appearance in the 2005 film 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'. The name has ties to Buddhism and its concept of spiritual awakening. »

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Meaning, origin, history

The name Bodhi, pronounced 'bo-dee', is of Sanskrit origin and means 'enlightenment' or 'awakening'. It gained popularity in the West following its use in the 2005 film 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou', where it was the first name of a character played by Willem Dafoe. The name Bodhi is often associated with Buddhism, reflecting the spiritual awakening and understanding that is central to the religion.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Bohdi since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2018
5 births
in 2018
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years