Monastic Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore monastic names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Bhikkhu (bik-koo)

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Pravrajaka (pruh-vrah-JAH-kah)

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Ganeshram (guh-NEHSH-rahm)

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Taazeem (tah-AH-zeem)

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Livdeep (Liv-deep)

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Antoni (ah-ntoh-nee)

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Indujanak (in-doo-jah-nak)

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Denis (deh-NEES)

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Shayla (SHAY-lah)

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Myranda (mə-RAN-da)

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Pratheeka (pruh-THEE-ka)

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Raajeev (rah-jeev)

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Dustara (dus-TAH-rah)

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Razeen (rah-zeen)