Calm, tranquility, or concentration
In the Buddhist tradition, Samatha refers to the meditative practice of calming the mind. It is a Pali word that signifies the development of one-pointedness and tranquility. While it shares a similar sound to the popular name Samantha, it has a distinct etymological and spiritual lineage.
Less common today
Samatha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #879 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
