Tsewang
Tsewang is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Long-life empowerment”.
| Meaning | Long-life empowerment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཚེ་དབང་ |
| Pronunciation | TSAY-wahng |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, 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.
Gifts with the name Tsewang
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Spellings and variants of Tsewang
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.