Siddhartha

Meaning of Siddhartha

Siddhartha, derived from the Sanskrit roots siddha (“accomplished”) and artha (“goal” or “purpose”), embodies a semantic fusion that signifies “one who has attained his aim.” Historically, it is indelibly linked to Prince Siddhartha Gautama, whose philosophical quest and subsequent enlightenment laid the foundations of Buddhist doctrine. In the Western literary tradition, the name acquired additional resonance through Hermann Hesse’s 1922 novel Siddhartha, which analytically chronicles a seeker’s journey toward self-realization. Within the United States, Siddhartha has maintained a modest yet consistent presence in Social Security Administration records since its first listing in 1970, with annual frequencies oscillating between five and twenty-seven newborns and corresponding rankings predominantly in the 700s to 900s—most recently registering seven occurrences and a rank of 917 in 2024—thereby underscoring its enduring rarity and distinctive philosophical gravitas.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as sid-HAR-thuh (/sɪdˈhɐrθə/)

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