Yeshi
Yeshi is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Primordial wisdom”.
| Meaning | Primordial wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཡེ་ཤེས |
| Pronunciation | YAY-shee |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, Nepal, India, China |
Meaning and origin of Yeshi
Yeshi, also spelled Yeshe, is the Tibetan translation of the Sanskrit jnana, meaning wisdom or primordial awareness. Ye means 'original' or 'from the beginning', and she means 'knowing'. The name is used for both boys and girls and often appears in combinations such as Yeshe Tsogyal, the great female practitioner of the eighth century, or Yeshi Dolma. It is common across the Himalayas.
Is Yeshi a Buddhist name?
Yeshi is a Buddhist name meaning the pure wisdom of awakening, one of the central ideals of Tibetan Buddhism.
How popular is Yeshi?
Common among Tibetan, Bhutanese and Sherpa families.
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Spellings and variants of Yeshi
Names similar to Yeshi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yeshi mean?
Yeshi means 'Primordial wisdom'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Yeshi a Buddhist name?
Yeshi is a Buddhist name meaning the pure wisdom of awakening, one of the central ideals of Tibetan Buddhism.
How do you pronounce Yeshi?
Yeshi is pronounced YAY-shee.
Is Yeshi a boy or girl name?
Yeshi is used for both boys and girls.