Dekyi
Dekyi is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Happiness, peace”.
| Meaning | Happiness, peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བདེ་སྐྱིད |
| Pronunciation | DEH-kee |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, Nepal, India, China |
Meaning and origin of Dekyi
Dekyi is the Tibetan bde skyid, a pair of words that both mean happiness or wellbeing, so the name is usually translated 'peace and happiness'. It is a popular girl's name among Tibetans and Bhutanese, also spelled Dekyid, Dekey or Deki, and it often appears in combinations such as Dekyi Dolma or Dekyi Wangmo. Tibetan parents traditionally ask a lama to choose a name, and auspicious words like this are common choices.
Is Dekyi a Buddhist name?
Dekyi is a Buddhist name expressing the wish for happiness and wellbeing, a common blessing in Tibetan culture.
How popular is Dekyi?
Common among Tibetan and Bhutanese families.
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Spellings and variants of Dekyi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dekyi mean?
Dekyi means 'Happiness, peace'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Dekyi a Buddhist name?
Dekyi is a Buddhist name expressing the wish for happiness and wellbeing, a common blessing in Tibetan culture.
How do you pronounce Dekyi?
Dekyi is pronounced DEH-kee.
Is Dekyi a boy or girl name?
Dekyi is usually a girl name.