བྱམས་པ་

Jampa

unisexTibetanBuddhist

Jampa is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Loving kindness”.

MeaningLoving kindness
GenderUnisex
OriginTibetan
Written asབྱམས་པ་
PronunciationJAHM-pah
TraditionBuddhist
Used inChina, India, Nepal, Bhutan

Meaning and origin of Jampa

Jampa is the Tibetan byams pa, the word for loving kindness, which translates Sanskrit maitri. It is also the Tibetan name of Maitreya, the future Buddha, often called Jampa Gonpo, 'protector of loving kindness'. The name is frequently given by lamas and is common both as a lay name and as part of monastic names. It is used for boys and girls.

Is Jampa a Buddhist name?

Jampa is a Buddhist name meaning loving kindness, one of the four immeasurables, and it is also the Tibetan name for Maitreya, the coming Buddha.

How popular is Jampa?

A common Tibetan name in Tibet, the Himalayan regions and Tibetan exile communities.

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Spellings and variants of Jampa

ChampaJambaJampel

Names similar to Jampa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jampa mean?

Jampa means 'Loving kindness'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Jampa a Buddhist name?

Jampa is a Buddhist name meaning loving kindness, one of the four immeasurables, and it is also the Tibetan name for Maitreya, the coming Buddha.

How do you pronounce Jampa?

Jampa is pronounced JAHM-pah.

Is Jampa a boy or girl name?

Jampa is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.