Multiple choice general knowledge history Which of the following means " the awakened one" or "the enlightened one" ? Siddharha Mahavira Buddha Vardhamana Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Buddha literally means 'the awakened one' or 'the enlightened one' in Sanskrit. Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became known as the Buddha. Other options are historical figures but not associated with this specific meaning.