Enso

EN-soh'EN-soh'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
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MEANING

Circle

ORIGIN

Zen Buddhism

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word 円相 (ensō), meaning circle or circular form.

CULTURAL NOTES

The ensō is a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism, representing enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and the void. It is often used in calligraphy.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally, the ensō is drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.

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FAQs About Enso

The name Enso means "circle" in Japanese.
Enso has Zen Buddhism origins. Derived from the Japanese word 円相 (ensō), meaning circle or circular form.
Enso is pronounced EN-soh (EN-soh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Enso include En, So.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Enso include Kai, Aiko, Ryo, Hana.
The most common spelling is Enso. Alternative spellings include Enzou, Ensou.