Tenzin
Tenzin is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Holder of the teachings”.
| Meaning | Holder of the teachings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བསྟན་འཛིན་ |
| Pronunciation | TEN-zin |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bhutan, China |
Meaning and origin of Tenzin
Tenzin (bstan 'dzin) joins tenpa, 'the teachings', meaning the Buddha's doctrine, with dzin, 'to hold' or 'uphold'. It is borne by the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, and many Tibetans have received it as part of a name given by him or by other lamas. It is used for both boys and girls and is common across Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Nepal and the Tibetan diaspora.
Is Tenzin a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Tenzin expresses the hope that the child will uphold and preserve the Dharma. It is one of the most characteristic Tibetan Buddhist names.
How popular is Tenzin?
Extremely common in Tibetan communities; also chosen occasionally by Western Buddhist families.
Gifts with the name Tenzin
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Spellings and variants of Tenzin
Names similar to Tenzin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tenzin mean?
Tenzin means 'Holder of the teachings'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Tenzin a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Tenzin expresses the hope that the child will uphold and preserve the Dharma. It is one of the most characteristic Tibetan Buddhist names.
How do you pronounce Tenzin?
Tenzin is pronounced TEN-zin.
Is Tenzin a boy or girl name?
Tenzin is used for both boys and girls.