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Bodhi

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Wakening, enlightenment - associated with Buddhism and the concept of nirvana.

Related Names

Bo, Buddha.

Famous Usage

Patrick Swayze's character Bodhi in Point Break, Buddhist spiritual teacher Bodhi Roshi.

Screen Details

Featured in 'Point Break' (1991) as the charismatic surfer and bank robber. The name gained popularity after the film. Also appears in the movie 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) as the name of a wise Buddhist monk. More recently, appears in 'Point Break' (2015 remake) played by Édgar Ramírez.

Personality Plus

Peaceful, enlightened, and free-spirited - perfect for a zen-like pet with a calm demeanour but adventurous soul. Suits animals who seem to have an old soul or wise presence about them.

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