Pali Names, Meanings, and their History

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Abarr (uh-BAR)

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Amarupam (uh-muh-roo-puhm)

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Asanga (AH-SAHN-gah)

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Bhadanta (Bha-dan-ta)

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Bhikkhu (bik-koo)

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Buddha (BOO-duh)

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Buddhimathi (buh-dhi-MAH-thee)

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Cittavata (sit-ta-vat-a)

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Dharmaratna (Dar-ma-rat-na)

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Gotama (go-TAH-ma)

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Kasyapa (KAH-sya-pa)

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Patali (puh-tahl-ee)

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