Meditation, Contemplation
Pronunciation: dhi-AH-nee
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Dhyani is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Meditation". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dhi-AH-nee. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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ध्यानि
मेदितात्मा, सम्मूलनीय विचारनात्मा, तत्त्वज्ঞানी
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dhi-AH-nee
IPA
dhyaːni
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The term 'Dhyani' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'dhyana', meaning meditation or contemplation. In Buddhism, Dhyani refers to the meditative deities or Bodhisattvas who represent various aspects of enlightenment. Each Dhyani Buddha is associated with a specific color, direction, and element, and they are invoked during meditation practices to help cultivate wisdom and compassion.
6th Century CE - Present
In Hinduism, the term 'Dhyani' is used to refer to the divine beings or deities who are the embodiment of cosmic consciousness or universal wisdom. These deities are often depicted as seated in a meditative pose and are believed to be the source of all knowledge and understanding. The most famous group of Dhyani deities in Hinduism are the Sapta Matrikas or the Seven Mothers, who represent various aspects of maternal love and protection.
Ancient India - Present
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ध्यानि
मेदितात्मा, सम्मूलनीय विचारनात्मा, तत्त्वज्ঞানी
ध्यानी
ध्यान वाँछना
தியானி
இந்தியம் வாழ்வது
ధ్యాని
ధ్యానమేది
Dhyani
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Meditation, Contemplation
Dhyani
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Meditation, Contemplation
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