Siddharth
/S-IH-D-AA-R-T/
One who has accomplished his aim, the prince who achieved the ultimate goal — Siddhartha was the birth name of the Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who renounced his palace to seek the cause of suffering and found enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His name carries the completion of the longest journey a human mind can take, from confusion to clarity, from craving to peace, from the prison of self to the freedom of awakening
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Yes — Siddharth is a Buddhist boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “One who has accomplished his aim, the prince who achieved the ultimate goal — Siddhartha was the birth name of the Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who renounced his palace to seek the cause of suffering and found enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His name carries the completion of the longest journey a human mind can take, from confusion to clarity, from craving to peace, from the prison of self to the freedom of awakening”. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Siddharth is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "One who has accomplished his aim, the prince who achieved the ultimate goal — Siddhartha was the birth name of the Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who renounced his palace to seek the cause of suffering and found enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His name carries the completion of the longest journey a human mind can take, from confusion to clarity, from craving to peace, from the prison of self to the freedom of awakening" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Siddharth is also used in Hindu traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Nepali, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Siddharth carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Siddharth's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Siddharth opens with “Si.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Siddharth aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Siddharth's birth-star reading →What does Siddharth's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Siddharth resonates in either tradition.
Siddharth's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Siddharth's full reading →
Does Siddharth go with your family's names?
Siddharth breaks into 6 sounds: /S-IH-D-AA-R-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Siddharth sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Siddharth beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Siddharth — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Siddharth
If Siddharth resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Siddharth
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Common questions about Siddharth
What does the name Siddharth mean?
Siddharth means "One who has accomplished his aim, the prince who achieved the ultimate goal — Siddhartha was the birth name of the Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who renounced his palace to seek the cause of suffering and found enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His name carries the completion of the longest journey a human mind can take, from confusion to clarity, from craving to peace, from the prison of self to the freedom of awakening." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Siddharth a boy or girl name?
Siddharth is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Siddharth?
Siddharth is of Sanskrit origin, used in Buddhist, Hindu traditions, commonly among Indian, Nepali, Marathi families.
Is Siddharth a Buddhist name?
Yes. Siddharth is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Sanskrit origin. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
What does Siddharth mean in Sanskrit?
Siddharth originates from Sanskrit, where it means "One who has accomplished his aim, the prince who achieved the ultimate goal — Siddhartha was the birth name of the Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who renounced his palace to seek the cause of suffering and found enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His name carries the completion of the longest journey a human mind can take, from confusion to clarity, from craving to peace, from the prison of self to the freedom of awakening."
What are common nicknames for Siddharth?
Common short forms of Siddharth include Sid, Siddhu.
What is the numerology of Siddharth?
Siddharth has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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