དཔལ་ལྡན།

Pelden

unisexTibetanBuddhist

Pelden is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Glorious, illustrious”.

MeaningGlorious, illustrious
GenderUnisex
OriginTibetan
Written asདཔལ་ལྡན།
PronunciationPEL-den
TraditionBuddhist
Used inIndia, Nepal, Bhutan

Meaning and origin of Pelden

Pelden is an alternative spelling of Palden, from Tibetan dpal ldan, 'endowed with glory'. Because Tibetan names are written in Tibetan script and then romanised in different ways, the same name may appear as Palden, Pelden or Phalden. It is given to both boys and girls, often in combination with another name. The word appears in Palden Lhamo, the name of the great protector goddess of Tibetan Buddhism.

Is Pelden a Buddhist name?

Pelden is a Tibetan Buddhist name, usually given by a lama; 'glorious' is a respectful epithet for enlightened beings and protectors.

How popular is Pelden?

Used among Tibetans, Bhutanese and Himalayan Buddhists; the Palden spelling is more common.

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Spellings and variants of Pelden

PaldenPhalden

Names similar to Pelden

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pelden mean?

Pelden means 'Glorious, illustrious'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Pelden a Buddhist name?

Pelden is a Tibetan Buddhist name, usually given by a lama; 'glorious' is a respectful epithet for enlightened beings and protectors.

How do you pronounce Pelden?

Pelden is pronounced PEL-den.

Is Pelden a boy or girl name?

Pelden is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.