Buddha

Male

Meaning

Enlightened

Origin

Sanskrit

Pronunciation

/ˈbuːdə/

Traits associated with the name Buddha:

Dogs named Buddha tend to be loving, loyal, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

It suggests that you are a person who values peace, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

Is Buddha a good dog name?

Buddha has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Buddha 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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548
New York City Dog Name Database
1,053
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Buddha was, in the past month, the 746th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Buddha 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, Buddha was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Buddha is most adored in Rhode Island, Arkansas and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Buddha:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Pug
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Japanese Chin

Buddha is found in these categories:

spiritual dog names
spiritual

Buddha represents enlightenment, peace, and spiritual wisdom in Buddhist philosophy.

Dog names like Buddha:

Lower, either in elevation or geography.
Birch tree meadow
Handsome
Son Of My Right Hand
Son Of My Right Hand
Resolute protector
Buddha dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Kevin (New York, United States)
Hatch, your a hater brotha my pit Bull looks like buddah
July 08, 2023

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Hatch (Oregon, United States)
At best the name Buddha for a dog is insensitive, at worst it is offensive.
June 26, 2023

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