སྦྱིན་པ་

Jinpa

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Jinpa is a Buddhist boy name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Generosity”.

MeaningGenerosity
GenderBoy
OriginTibetan
Written asསྦྱིན་པ་
PronunciationJIN-pah
TraditionBuddhist
Used inChina, India, Nepal

Meaning and origin of Jinpa

Jinpa is the Tibetan sbyin pa, which translates the Sanskrit dana, 'giving' or 'generosity'. Generosity is the first of the six perfections that a bodhisattva cultivates on the path to awakening. The name is common in Tibet and in exile communities. A well-known bearer is Thupten Jinpa, the scholar who has long served as the Dalai Lama's principal English translator.

Is Jinpa a Buddhist name?

Jinpa is a Buddhist name meaning generosity, the first of the six paramitas, or perfections.

How popular is Jinpa?

Common among Tibetans; usually part of a longer two-part name.

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Spellings and variants of Jinpa

Jinba

Names similar to Jinpa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jinpa mean?

Jinpa means 'Generosity'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Jinpa a Buddhist name?

Jinpa is a Buddhist name meaning generosity, the first of the six paramitas, or perfections.

How do you pronounce Jinpa?

Jinpa is pronounced JIN-pah.

Is Jinpa a boy or girl name?

Jinpa is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.