Tsering
Tsering is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Long life”.
| Meaning | Long life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཚེ་རིང་ |
| Pronunciation | TSEH-ring |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India |
Meaning and origin of Tsering
Tsering combines tshe, 'life', with ring, 'long'. It is one of the most common Tibetan names and is given to both boys and girls, often paired with another name, as in Tsering Dolma or Tsering Wangchuk. Tibetan names are frequently given by a lama, and wishes for long life are among the most popular. The spelling Tshering is used in Bhutan.
Is Tsering a Buddhist name?
Long life is valued in Tibetan Buddhism as a chance to practise the Dharma, and long-life deities such as Amitayus are widely worshipped.
How popular is Tsering?
Very common in Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal's Himalayan regions and Tibetan exile communities.
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Spellings and variants of Tsering
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tsering mean?
Tsering means 'Long life'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Tsering a Buddhist name?
Long life is valued in Tibetan Buddhism as a chance to practise the Dharma, and long-life deities such as Amitayus are widely worshipped.
How do you pronounce Tsering?
Tsering is pronounced TSEH-ring.
Is Tsering a boy or girl name?
Tsering is used for both boys and girls.