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Bodhi

/ BOH-dee /

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Meaning

Enlightenment; awakening

Origin

Sanskrit

Bodhi is a Buddhist concept of spiritual awakening. It refers to the state of 'enlightenment' attained by Gautama Buddha while sitting under the Bodhi tree. It entered Western naming charts recently as a spiritual, peaceful choice.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Bodhi.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENFP
16.2%
INFP
15.5%
ISFP
12.8%
INFJ
10.4%
ESFP
9.1%
ENFJ
7.3%
INTP
6.2%
ENTP
5.5%
ISFJ
4.2%
ISTP
3.8%
ESFJ
2.9%
INTJ
2.1%
ESTP
1.8%
ENTJ
1.1%
ESTJ
0.6%
ISTJ
0.5%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Bodhi reflects a trend toward 'virtue' names that are spiritual rather than purely religious. It is particularly popular in coastal and creative communities, suggesting a relaxed, mindful personality.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

B

Bodhi Elfman

American actor (b. 1969)

B

Bodhi (Character)

The charismatic surfer/bank robber in the film Point Break

Sibling Names

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