Dorji
Dorji is a Buddhist boy name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Vajra; thunderbolt, diamond”.
| Meaning | Vajra; thunderbolt, diamond |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | རྡོ་རྗེ། |
| Pronunciation | DOR-jee |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, India, Nepal, China |
Meaning and origin of Dorji
Dorji is the Bhutanese and Sherpa spelling of the Tibetan rdo rje, which translates the Sanskrit vajra, a ritual object that is both thunderbolt and diamond. It stands for indestructible, adamant truth. Dorji is one of the most common names in Bhutan, and the town of Darjeeling's name is often traced to Dorje-ling, 'place of the thunderbolt'.
Is Dorji a Buddhist name?
Dorji is a Buddhist name. The vajra gives its name to Vajrayana, the form of Buddhism practised in Tibet and Bhutan, and symbolises unbreakable enlightened mind.
How popular is Dorji?
Extremely common in Bhutan and among Tibetan and Sherpa communities, for boys and sometimes girls.
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Spellings and variants of Dorji
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dorji mean?
Dorji means 'Vajra; thunderbolt, diamond'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Dorji a Buddhist name?
Dorji is a Buddhist name. The vajra gives its name to Vajrayana, the form of Buddhism practised in Tibet and Bhutan, and symbolises unbreakable enlightened mind.
How do you pronounce Dorji?
Dorji is pronounced DOR-jee.
Is Dorji a boy or girl name?
Dorji is usually a boy name.