ཚེ་དབང་

Tsewang

unisexTibetanBuddhist

Tsewang is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Long-life empowerment”.

MeaningLong-life empowerment
GenderUnisex
OriginTibetan
Written asཚེ་དབང་
PronunciationTSAY-wahng
TraditionBuddhist
Used inIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, China

Meaning and origin of Tsewang

Tsewang joins Tibetan tse, 'life', and wang, 'power' or 'empowerment', and it also names the long-life initiation that lamas give to blessing participants with health and longevity. It is a very common name in Tibet, Ladakh, Bhutan and Nepal, used for both boys and girls. It often appears in combinations such as Tsewang Dorje or Tsewang Lhamo.

Is Tsewang a Buddhist name?

Tsewang is a Buddhist name linked to the tsewang ritual, a long-life empowerment often associated with Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life.

How popular is Tsewang?

Very common among Tibetan, Ladakhi and Bhutanese Buddhists.

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Spellings and variants of Tsewang

TseringTshewangTsewong

Names similar to Tsewang

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tsewang mean?

Tsewang means 'Long-life empowerment'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Tsewang a Buddhist name?

Tsewang is a Buddhist name linked to the tsewang ritual, a long-life empowerment often associated with Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life.

How do you pronounce Tsewang?

Tsewang is pronounced TSAY-wahng.

Is Tsewang a boy or girl name?

Tsewang is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.