There are lots of dogs around a Buddhist temple or monastery and monks like to keep dogs as their guardians and to protect the whole area. So here are the best Buddhist dog names that you should consider for your furry friend. They also have interesting meanings that you can tell your friend!

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Buddhist dog names
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Meaning |
| Aku | Uncle |
| Norbu | Jewel |
| Diki | Healthy and wealthy |
| Dharma | The eternal nature of reality |
| Jaya | Victory (Hindi) |
| Dawa | Born on Monday |
| Bumo | Daughter |
| Karma | Action |
| Apo | Father |
| Pema | Lotus |
| Choden | The devout one |
| Las | Another form of karma |
| Cunu | Baby |
| Jampa | Loving-kindness |
| Jinpa | Generosity |
| Jampo | Gentle |
| Chos | Dharma |
| Dorjee | Thunderbolt |
| Lama | Spiritual teacher |
| Dalha | Moon goddess |
| Kalsang | Good fortune |

These Buddhist names are very meaningful and every pup deserves a cool name like these. If you’re looking for more options, also check out our complete list of spiritual dog names with meanings.
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