Rinchen
Rinchen is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Precious jewel”.
| Meaning | Precious jewel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | རིན་ཆེན |
| Pronunciation | RIN-chen |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Rinchen
Rinchen is the Tibetan rin chen, literally 'great value', meaning a jewel or something precious. It translates the Sanskrit ratna. The name is used for both boys and girls in Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh and Sikkim. Rinchen Zangpo, the great tenth- and eleventh-century translator who helped revive Buddhism in western Tibet, is a famous bearer.
Is Rinchen a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism the 'Three Precious Jewels' (Könchog Sum) are the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and Rinchen evokes that preciousness.
How popular is Rinchen?
Common in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist communities.
Gifts with the name Rinchen
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Spellings and variants of Rinchen
Names similar to Rinchen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rinchen mean?
Rinchen means 'Precious jewel'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Rinchen a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism the 'Three Precious Jewels' (Könchog Sum) are the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and Rinchen evokes that preciousness.
How do you pronounce Rinchen?
Rinchen is pronounced RIN-chen.
Is Rinchen a boy or girl name?
Rinchen is used for both boys and girls.