Tsomo
Tsomo is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Lake, ocean (feminine)”.
| Meaning | Lake, ocean (feminine) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | མཚོ་མོ་ |
| Pronunciation | TSOH-moh |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Tibet, Nepal, India, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Tsomo
Tsomo is a feminine Tibetan name element built on mtsho, 'lake' or 'ocean', with the feminine ending mo. It usually appears as the second part of a full name, where the ocean image suggests vastness, as in a name meaning 'ocean of good qualities'. It is often given to Buddhist nuns at ordination. A well-known bearer is the American nun and scholar Karma Lekshe Tsomo.
Is Tsomo a Buddhist name?
Tsomo is common in Tibetan Buddhist names, where the image of the ocean stands for the vast depth of wisdom or virtue.
How popular is Tsomo?
Found mainly as part of compound names among Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhists.
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Spellings and variants of Tsomo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tsomo mean?
Tsomo means 'Lake, ocean (feminine)'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Tsomo a Buddhist name?
Tsomo is common in Tibetan Buddhist names, where the image of the ocean stands for the vast depth of wisdom or virtue.
How do you pronounce Tsomo?
Tsomo is pronounced TSOH-moh.
Is Tsomo a boy or girl name?
Tsomo is usually a girl name.