Nirvana
Nirvana is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning “extinction of suffering, liberation, supreme bliss.” Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice — the extinction of suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth.
how do you pronounce Nirvana?
nir-VAH-nah
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what does Nirvana mean?
The name Nirvana means “extinction of suffering, liberation, supreme bliss.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice — the extinction of suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth. In Hindu philosophy, it represents moksha, liberation from the material world. The concept represents the highest state of spiritual achievement, making the name an aspiration toward transcendence and peace.
who are famous people named Nirvana?
- Nirvana (iconic American rock band led by Kurt Cobain)
- Nirvana (central concept in Buddhism)
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