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Jhana

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JAH-nah'JAH-nuh'2 syllables
🌐Pali
Calm

MEANING

Meditative absorption

ORIGIN

Buddhist

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Pali and Sanskrit word 'jhāna', referring to stages of meditation

CULTURAL NOTES

In Buddhism, Jhana refers to a series of meditative states crucial to achieving enlightenment.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The concept of Jhana has been essential in Buddhist texts and practices for centuries.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

A modern given name

ORIGIN

Modern

ETYMOLOGY

No specific etymology; used as a modern variant of names like Jana

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a name reflecting modern naming trends, often chosen for its unique sound.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has gained some usage as a first name in English-speaking countries in recent decades.

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