Samatha
Samatha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Samatha
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
From Sanskrit समाधान (samādhāna) (śamatha) meaning "tranquility" and "concentration" (referring to Buddhist meditation) or "equality".
How popular is Samatha?
Since 1880, 4,202 girls in the U.S. have been named Samatha. Its highest rank for girls was #780 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Samatha
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Samatha FAQ
What does the name Samatha mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit समाधान (samādhāna) (śamatha) meaning "tranquility" and "concentration" (referring to Buddhist meditation) or "equality".
What is the origin of the name Samatha?
Samatha is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Samatha?
Since 1880, 4,202 girls in the U.S. have been named Samatha. Its highest rank for girls was #780 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Samatha a boy or girl name?
Samatha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,202 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.