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Bodhi

Bodhi ranks #1,097 out of 11,202 cat names in our data (the #1 cat name is Luna). Across all 3 places, 5 cats carry the name. It's also a dog name: #139 among boy dog names.
Bodhi's popularity trend

Bodhi's share of cats, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.005%0.01%0.015%0.02%20122014201620182019
Cats in our data
5
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#1,097
of 11,202 cat names
5-year rank move
+346
2014 → 2019
Gender split
—
too few recorded
What does Bodhi mean?
2 syllablesOrigin: Sanskrit

Bodhi is Sanskrit for "awakening" or "enlightenment," a term central to Buddhism, most famously tied to the Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha is said to have reached enlightenment.

Bodhi has a calm, grounded feel, a name that suits a pet with a serene, easygoing presence. It fits a companion who seems wise beyond their years.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Bodhi shows up

Cats named Bodhi per place, against that place's total.

PlaceShare
SeattleWA, US0.02%
DarwinNT, AU0.13%
TorontoON, CA<0.01%

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