Machig
Machig is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “One mother, sole mother”.
| Meaning | One mother, sole mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | མ་གཅིག |
| Pronunciation | MAH-chig |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | China, Nepal, Bhutan, India |
Meaning and origin of Machig
Machig comes from Tibetan ma gcig, joining ma, 'mother', with gcig, 'one' or 'unique', and is usually rendered 'the one mother' or 'the only mother'. It is above all the honorific of Machig Labdrön (1055-1149), the Tibetan yogini and teacher remembered as the founder of the Chöd practice, which centres on cutting through attachment to the self. Because of her, the word is far better known as a title of reverence than as an everyday given name.
Is Machig a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Machig Labdrön is honoured as a great female teacher and is sometimes regarded as an emanation of the Perfection of Wisdom; naming a girl Machig points to her example.
How popular is Machig?
Rare as a given name; known mainly through Machig Labdrön in Tibetan Buddhist communities and their Western students.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Machig mean?
Machig means 'One mother, sole mother'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Machig a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Machig Labdrön is honoured as a great female teacher and is sometimes regarded as an emanation of the Perfection of Wisdom; naming a girl Machig points to her example.
How do you pronounce Machig?
Machig is pronounced MAH-chig.
Is Machig a boy or girl name?
Machig is usually a girl name.