Zangpo
Zangpo is a Buddhist boy name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Good, excellent”.
| Meaning | Good, excellent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བཟང་པོ་ |
| Pronunciation | ZAHNG-poh |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Bhutan, India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Zangpo
Zangpo is the Tibetan word bzang po, 'good', 'noble' or 'excellent', with the masculine ending po. It appears in the names of many lamas and scholars, such as Rinchen Zangpo, the great tenth-century translator who brought Buddhist texts from India to western Tibet. The feminine form is Zangmo.
Is Zangpo a Buddhist name?
Zangpo is a Buddhist name found widely in Tibet and Bhutan, expressing goodness and nobility of character, ideals central to Buddhist life.
How popular is Zangpo?
Common in Bhutan and Tibetan communities.
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Spellings and variants of Zangpo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zangpo mean?
Zangpo means 'Good, excellent'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Zangpo a Buddhist name?
Zangpo is a Buddhist name found widely in Tibet and Bhutan, expressing goodness and nobility of character, ideals central to Buddhist life.
How do you pronounce Zangpo?
Zangpo is pronounced ZAHNG-poh.
Is Zangpo a boy or girl name?
Zangpo is usually a boy name.