Looking for a Buddhist baby boy name starting with the letter G? Here are 27 Buddhist boy names beginning with G, each with its meaning, including Gautam (Lord Buddha; Siddhartha Gautama’s name), Gagan (Sky), Gaveshan (Seeking knowledge).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist boy names starting with G and their meanings
Gautam – Lord Buddha; Siddhartha Gautama’s name
Gagan – Sky
Gaveshan – Seeking knowledge
Ganak – Mathematician; Astrologer
Gaurav – Respect; Honor
Gyan – Knowledge; Wisdom
Gajendra – King of elephants
Govind – Lord Krishna
Gunaj – Virtuous qualities
Gopa – Cowherd
Gautama – Clan name of the Buddha
Gyalpo – King (Tibetan)
Gyatso – Ocean (Tibetan)
Gelek – Virtue (Tibetan)
Gendun – Sangha (Tibetan)
Gyaltsen – Victory banner (Tibetan)
Gompo – Protector (Tibetan)
Gunaratna – Jewel of virtue
Gunapala – Protector of virtue
Gunasena – Army of virtue
Gayan – Song (Sinhala)
Gihan – Home
Gunawardana – Growing virtue
Gyurme – Unchanging (Tibetan)
Gamini – Name of a king
Gyeltshen – Victory banner (Bhutanese)
Gampopa – Great Tibetan teacher
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
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