Ahimsa

Male

Meaning

a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence

Origin

Sanskrit

Pronunciation

/əˈhɪmsə/

Traits associated with the name Ahimsa:

Dogs named Ahimsa tend to be loving, strong-willed, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ahimsa?

It suggests that you value peace and non-violence, and that you want to instill these values in your pet.

Is Ahimsa a good dog name?

Ahimsa has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ahimsa isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Ahimsa is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ahimsa was, in the past month, the 6342nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ahimsa is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ahimsa was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ahimsa's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ahimsa is most adored in Iowa, Oregon and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, New York and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ahimsa.

Ahimsa is found in these categories:

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This term represents a principle of non-violence and respect for all living things, central to spiritual practices.

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Ahimsa dog name meaning

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