Tashi
Tashi is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Auspicious, good fortune”.
| Meaning | Auspicious, good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བཀྲ་ཤིས་ |
| Pronunciation | TAH-shee |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | China, Bhutan, Nepal, India |
Meaning and origin of Tashi
Tashi (bkra shis) is the Tibetan word for auspiciousness and good fortune, familiar from the greeting tashi delek. It is one of the most common names in Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh and Sikkim, given to boys and girls alike, and often combined with other names such as Tashi Dorje or Tashi Lhamo. The Tashi Lhunpo monastery, seat of the Panchen Lamas, also carries it.
Is Tashi a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism tashi refers to the auspicious conditions for Dharma practice, and the Eight Auspicious Symbols are called the tashi tagye.
How popular is Tashi?
Extremely common among Tibetans and Bhutanese; occasionally used elsewhere for its sound.
Gifts with the name Tashi
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- Buddhist baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tashi
Names similar to Tashi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tashi mean?
Tashi means 'Auspicious, good fortune'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Tashi a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism tashi refers to the auspicious conditions for Dharma practice, and the Eight Auspicious Symbols are called the tashi tagye.
How do you pronounce Tashi?
Tashi is pronounced TAH-shee.
Is Tashi a boy or girl name?
Tashi is used for both boys and girls.