Buddhist boy – S

Looking for a Buddhist baby boy name starting with the letter S? Here are 56 Buddhist boy names beginning with S, each with its meaning, including Siddhartha (One who achieves his aim), Surya (Sun, radiant), Sanjay (Victorious, triumphant).

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 S and their meanings

Siddhartha – One who achieves his aim
Surya – Sun, radiant
Sanjay – Victorious, triumphant
Samudra – Ocean
Suman – Good-hearted
Sarin – Helpful, kind
Sudarshan – Beautiful, auspicious vision
Sujay – Victorious, successful
Satya – Truthful, honest
Saddha – Faith

Sakya – Clan of the Buddha
Samadhi – Concentration
Samantha – Universal
Sangharakshita – Protected by the community
Sanjaya – Victorious
Sariputta – Chief disciple of the Buddha
Sonam – Merit (Tibetan)
Subhuti – Well-being, a disciple
Sudatta – Well-given, Anathapindika
Sumedha – Wise

Sumana – Good-hearted
Suddhodana – Father of the Buddha
Sherab – Wisdom (Tibetan)
Shakya – Clan of the Buddha
Shantideva – Great Indian teacher
Shinran – Founder of Jodo Shinshu
Sisira – Cool
Sithum – Thoughtful (Sinhala)
Sugata – Well-gone, the Buddha
Sujith – Victorious

Sunanda – Joyful
Sunil – Blue
Suriya – Sun
Sanath – Eternal
Santi – Peace
Saman – Name of a deity
Senarath – Name of a king
Sudharma – Righteous
Sahan – Tolerant (Sinhala)
Sampath – Wealth

Sanjeewa – Life-giving
Saranga – Deer
Sirimal – Glorious flower
Sirisena – Glorious army
Somapala – Protector of the moon
Sudath – Well-given
Sumith – Good friend
Susantha – Very calm
Somchai – Manly (Thai)
Somsak – Worthy of honour (Thai)

Sombat – Wealth (Thai)
Surachai – Brave victory (Thai)
Sakda – Power (Thai)
Supachai – Good victory (Thai)
Sompong – Suitable (Thai)
Somkiat – Honoured (Thai)

Tips for choosing the right name

• 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.
• Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.

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