Samadhi
/S-AH-M-AA-DH-IY/
Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Samadhi is a Buddhist unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one.”.
Samadhi is a unisex's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Indian, Nepali, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Samadhi carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Samadhi in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Samadhi means “Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one.”, with Sanskrit roots.
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Samadhi breaks into 6 sounds: /S-AH-M-AA-DH-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Samadhi sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Samadhi beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Samadhi — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Samadhi
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Samadhi
What does the name Samadhi mean?
Samadhi means "Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one.." It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Samadhi a boy or girl name?
Samadhi is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Samadhi?
Samadhi is of Sanskrit origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Indian, Nepali, Marathi families.
Is Samadhi a Buddhist name?
Yes. Samadhi is a unisex name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Samadhi mean in Sanskrit?
Samadhi originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Meditative collectedness, deep concentration, from the Sanskrit samadhi (sam, together, and a-dha, to place), the gathering of the scattered mind into one-pointed stillness. A culminating stage of the Buddhist and yogic path, samadhi names the serene absorption in which the meditator and the object of focus become one.."
What are common nicknames for Samadhi?
Common short forms of Samadhi include Sama, Sami.
What is the numerology of Samadhi?
Samadhi has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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