Dechen
Dechen is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Great bliss”.
| Meaning | Great bliss |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བདེ་ཆེན |
| Pronunciation | DEH-chen |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, Nepal, India, China |
Meaning and origin of Dechen
Dechen is the Tibetan bde chen, from bde, 'bliss' or 'happiness', and chen, 'great'. It translates the Sanskrit mahasukha, a technical term in Vajrayana Buddhism for the joy of enlightened awareness. The name is common among Tibetans and Bhutanese, often in combinations such as Dechen Wangmo or Dechen Choden. It is given more often to girls but also to boys.
Is Dechen a Buddhist name?
Dechen is a Buddhist name: 'great bliss' describes the awakened mind in Tibetan tantric teaching.
How popular is Dechen?
Common among Tibetans, Bhutanese and Himalayan Buddhist communities.
Gifts with the name Dechen
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Spellings and variants of Dechen
Names similar to Dechen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dechen mean?
Dechen means 'Great bliss'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Dechen a Buddhist name?
Dechen is a Buddhist name: 'great bliss' describes the awakened mind in Tibetan tantric teaching.
How do you pronounce Dechen?
Dechen is pronounced DEH-chen.
Is Dechen a boy or girl name?
Dechen is used for both boys and girls.