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Dhyana

Dhyana

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A female name from Sanskrit that means meditation
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdɪjɑːnə/
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Examples

  • When we retire from our Dhyana practice, our body seems light and active, and we feel so confident in the possession of good qualities that we expect everyone we meet will respect us and respond to our goodwill.

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  • The name Dhyana is often associated with peacefulness and meditation.

  • In her yoga class, everyone admired Dhyana's serene presence during meditation.

  • Many parents choose the name Dhyana for their daughters, inspired by its meaning of contemplation.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Dhyana comes from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which means 'meditation' or 'deep thinking' and later became the idea of 'Zen' in Japan. So naming someone Dhyana suggests calm, quiet thought and a peaceful nature.