ཀུན་བཟང་

Kunzang

unisexTibetanBuddhist

Kunzang is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “All-good, ever-excellent”.

MeaningAll-good, ever-excellent
GenderUnisex
OriginTibetan
Written asཀུན་བཟང་
PronunciationKOON-zahng
TraditionBuddhist
Used inBhutan, Nepal, India

Meaning and origin of Kunzang

Kunzang comes from Tibetan kun, 'all', and zang, 'good', meaning 'all-good' or 'ever-excellent'. It is the Tibetan name of Samantabhadra, Kuntuzangpo, who in the Nyingma tradition is the primordial Buddha representing the pure nature of mind. The name is very common in Bhutan for both men and women, and it is often combined with others, as in Kunzang Choden, the Bhutanese writer.

Is Kunzang a Buddhist name?

Kunzang is a Buddhist name linked to Samantabhadra (Kuntuzangpo), the primordial Buddha of the Nyingma school.

How popular is Kunzang?

Very common in Bhutan and among Tibetan Buddhists.

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Spellings and variants of Kunzang

KuenzangKunsangKuntuzangpo

Names similar to Kunzang

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kunzang mean?

Kunzang means 'All-good, ever-excellent'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Kunzang a Buddhist name?

Kunzang is a Buddhist name linked to Samantabhadra (Kuntuzangpo), the primordial Buddha of the Nyingma school.

How do you pronounce Kunzang?

Kunzang is pronounced KOON-zahng.

Is Kunzang a boy or girl name?

Kunzang is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.