ཆོས་འཛིན་

Choezin

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Choezin is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Holder of the Dharma”.

MeaningHolder of the Dharma
GenderGirl
OriginTibetan
Written asཆོས་འཛིན་
PronunciationCHUH-dzin
TraditionBuddhist
Used inIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, China

Meaning and origin of Choezin

Choezin, also spelled Chödzin, is a Tibetan name from chö, 'Dharma, the Buddha's teaching', and dzin, 'to hold, uphold'. It describes someone who keeps and preserves the teachings. The second element is the same one found in the very common name Tenzin, 'holder of the teachings'. Tibetan names like this are usually given by a lama and can be used for girls or boys.

Is Choezin a Buddhist name?

In Buddhist terms Choezin expresses the wish that the child will uphold the Dharma; like most Tibetan names it is not strictly tied to one gender.

How popular is Choezin?

Used in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist communities.

Gifts with the name Choezin

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Spellings and variants of Choezin

ChodzinChözinChoedon

Names similar to Choezin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Choezin mean?

Choezin means 'Holder of the Dharma'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Choezin a Buddhist name?

In Buddhist terms Choezin expresses the wish that the child will uphold the Dharma; like most Tibetan names it is not strictly tied to one gender.

How do you pronounce Choezin?

Choezin is pronounced CHUH-dzin.

Is Choezin a boy or girl name?

Choezin is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.