Bodhi

Male

What does Bodhi mean?

Enlightenment through wisdom.

What's the origin of Bodhi?

Sanskrit

How is Bodhi pronounced?

ˈboʊdi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Bodhi?

Bodhi is a Buddhist term meaning "enlightenment." It may reflect your interest in or affinity for the spiritual or philosophical aspects of the religion. Alternatively, it could be a reference to your cat's unique personality and unique appearance.

Is Bodhi a good cat name?

Bodhi has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Bodhi isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Bodhi is found in these categories:

yoga cat names
yoga

Symbolizes enlightenment, a key goal in many meditative practices.

spiritual cat names
spiritual

This name originates from Buddhism, symbolizing enlightenment and awakening.

Popularity

Based on likes, Bodhi ranks #261 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Bodhi isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bodhi was, over the past 30 days, the 293rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bodhi is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Bodhi was viewed 23 times, and liked 3 times.

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Rose (England, United Kingdom)
I had a dream that I got a cat & named it Bodhi after Patrick Swayze’s character in the movie “Point Break” I didn’t even know that is what he was called in that & I had to Google it. When I then unexpectedly got a cat, I named her Bodhi. I had lost my 3 elderly dogs (14,25&20!) within a year & this kitten helped heal my heart ♥️
December 27, 2023

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