Gelek
Gelek is a Buddhist boy name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Virtue and goodness; good fortune”.
| Meaning | Virtue and goodness; good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | དགེ་ལེགས |
| Pronunciation | GEH-lek |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Tibet, India, Nepal, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Gelek
Gelek is the usual spelling of Tibetan dge legs, made of dge, 'virtue' or 'wholesome', and legs, 'good' or 'excellent'. Together they suggest goodness, virtue and auspiciousness, and the phrase is used in Tibetan blessings. A well-known bearer was Gelek Rimpoche, a Tibetan lama who taught in the United States. Like many Tibetan names it is often given by a lama.
Is Gelek a Buddhist name?
Gelek is a Tibetan Buddhist name: dge means virtuous action in the Buddhist sense, the wholesome deeds that lead toward happiness and awakening.
How popular is Gelek?
Used among Tibetan communities in Tibet and in exile; rare elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Gelek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gelek mean?
Gelek means 'Virtue and goodness; good fortune'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Gelek a Buddhist name?
Gelek is a Tibetan Buddhist name: dge means virtuous action in the Buddhist sense, the wholesome deeds that lead toward happiness and awakening.
How do you pronounce Gelek?
Gelek is pronounced GEH-lek.
Is Gelek a boy or girl name?
Gelek is usually a boy name.