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The name Dhyana is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "meditation; divine".

A name with a thoughtful meaning, Dhyana comes from the Sanskrit word for meditating. It has spiritual significance in Buddhism (in which its linked to a state of equanimity, awareness and concentration), and in Hinduism and Jainism too (in which it is associated with self-knowledge and contemplation).
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The name may occasionally be used as an alternative spelling of Diana ("divine"), perhaps to reflect its pronunciation in Latin America (da-YA-na) or in Croatian, Albanian, Serbian, and Slovene. 

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The name Dhyana is currently ranked #8500 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #8052 in 2024.

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