Thubten
Thubten is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Teaching of the Buddha”.
| Meaning | Teaching of the Buddha |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཐུབ་བསྟན་ |
| Pronunciation | TOOP-ten |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | China, India, Nepal, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Thubten
Thubten (thub bstan) joins thubpa, 'the Able One', a Tibetan title of the Buddha (Sanskrit muni), with tenpa, 'teaching', so it means 'the doctrine of the Buddha'. It is often given at ordination or by a lama, and is borne by the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. The name is used for monks, nuns and lay people of both genders.
Is Thubten a Buddhist name?
Thubten is a classic Tibetan Buddhist name expressing devotion to the Buddha's teachings.
How popular is Thubten?
Common in Tibetan communities, especially among monastics.
Gifts with the name Thubten
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Spellings and variants of Thubten
Names similar to Thubten
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thubten mean?
Thubten means 'Teaching of the Buddha'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Thubten a Buddhist name?
Thubten is a classic Tibetan Buddhist name expressing devotion to the Buddha's teachings.
How do you pronounce Thubten?
Thubten is pronounced TOOP-ten.
Is Thubten a boy or girl name?
Thubten is used for both boys and girls.