Palden
Palden is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Glorious, illustrious”.
| Meaning | Glorious, illustrious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | དཔལ་ལྡན། |
| Pronunciation | PAHL-den |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bhutan, China |
Meaning and origin of Palden
Palden comes from the Tibetan dpal ldan, combining dpal, 'glory' or 'splendour', with ldan, 'possessing'. It is a common element in Tibetan names and religious titles; Palden Lhamo, the protector goddess of Tibet and of the Dalai Lamas, carries the same word. Well-known bearers include Palden Gyatso, the monk who spent more than thirty years in Chinese prisons and wrote about it. Like most Tibetan names it is given to both boys and girls, often paired with a second name such as Dolma or Dorje.
Is Palden a Buddhist name?
Palden is a Buddhist name in the Tibetan tradition, frequently bestowed by a lama; 'glorious' is used in Buddhist texts as an epithet of enlightened beings.
How popular is Palden?
Widely used among Tibetans and Himalayan Buddhists, including in Ladakh, Sikkim and Bhutan.
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Spellings and variants of Palden
Names similar to Palden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Palden mean?
Palden means 'Glorious, illustrious'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Palden a Buddhist name?
Palden is a Buddhist name in the Tibetan tradition, frequently bestowed by a lama; 'glorious' is used in Buddhist texts as an epithet of enlightened beings.
How do you pronounce Palden?
Palden is pronounced PAHL-den.
Is Palden a boy or girl name?
Palden is used for both boys and girls.