Sangye
Sangye is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Buddha, the awakened one”.
| Meaning | Buddha, the awakened one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | སངས་རྒྱས |
| Pronunciation | SAHNG-gyay |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, China, Nepal, India |
Meaning and origin of Sangye
Sangye is the Tibetan sangs rgyas, the word used to translate 'Buddha'. Its two syllables are traditionally explained as 'purified' (of all faults) and 'fully developed' (in all good qualities). It is a common name element, as in Sangye Gyatso, the seventeenth-century regent of Tibet under the Fifth Dalai Lama. Mostly given to boys, it is also used for girls in forms like Sangye Dolma.
Is Sangye a Buddhist name?
In Buddhist terms Sangye means a fully awakened being, a Buddha. Naming a child Sangye expresses the hope that they will walk the path to awakening.
How popular is Sangye?
Common in Bhutan and among Tibetans and Himalayan Buddhist communities.
Gifts with the name Sangye
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Spellings and variants of Sangye
Names similar to Sangye
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sangye mean?
Sangye means 'Buddha, the awakened one'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Sangye a Buddhist name?
In Buddhist terms Sangye means a fully awakened being, a Buddha. Naming a child Sangye expresses the hope that they will walk the path to awakening.
How do you pronounce Sangye?
Sangye is pronounced SAHNG-gyay.
Is Sangye a boy or girl name?
Sangye is used for both boys and girls.