Norzin
Norzin is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Holder of riches; the earth”.
| Meaning | Holder of riches; the earth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ནོར་འཛིན་ |
| Pronunciation | NOR-zin |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, Nepal, India |
Meaning and origin of Norzin
Norzin is from the Tibetan nor 'wealth, jewel' and 'dzin 'to hold', so it literally means 'holder of riches'. In classical Tibetan the phrase is a poetic name for the earth, which holds treasures within it. It is used as a personal name among Tibetans and Bhutanese, sometimes combined with other elements, and Norzin Lam is the main street of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
Is Norzin a Buddhist name?
Norzin is a Tibetan name used in Buddhist families. Its image of the earth as a holder of treasure fits Buddhist ideas of generosity and abundance rather than referring to a particular deity.
How popular is Norzin?
Found among Tibetan and Bhutanese families; uncommon elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Norzin mean?
Norzin means 'Holder of riches; the earth'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Norzin a Buddhist name?
Norzin is a Tibetan name used in Buddhist families. Its image of the earth as a holder of treasure fits Buddhist ideas of generosity and abundance rather than referring to a particular deity.
How do you pronounce Norzin?
Norzin is pronounced NOR-zin.
Is Norzin a boy or girl name?
Norzin is usually a girl name.