Choying
Choying is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Realm of truth; the Dharmadhatu”.
| Meaning | Realm of truth; the Dharmadhatu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཆོས་དབྱིངས། |
| Pronunciation | CHUR-ying |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Nepal, India, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Choying
Choying (chos dbyings) is the Tibetan translation of the Sanskrit dharmadhatu, the 'sphere of reality', meaning the ultimate nature of all phenomena in Buddhist philosophy. It is used as a name for both men and women, and is often combined with another element, as in Choying Dorje. Nepalese singing nun Ani Choying Drolma has made the name widely recognised.
Is Choying a Buddhist name?
In Buddhist terms Choying refers to the boundless space of reality, beyond concepts, which practitioners aim to realise. The name is common among monks, nuns and lay Buddhists in the Himalaya.
How popular is Choying?
Used in Tibetan, Sherpa and Bhutanese Buddhist communities.
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Spellings and variants of Choying
Names similar to Choying
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Choying mean?
Choying means 'Realm of truth; the Dharmadhatu'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Choying a Buddhist name?
In Buddhist terms Choying refers to the boundless space of reality, beyond concepts, which practitioners aim to realise. The name is common among monks, nuns and lay Buddhists in the Himalaya.
How do you pronounce Choying?
Choying is pronounced CHUR-ying.
Is Choying a boy or girl name?
Choying is used for both boys and girls.