Tenzin
holder of teachings
- Origin
- Tibetan
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Gender
- Unisex
- Country
- Tibet
- Pronunciation
- TEN-zin
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Tenzin
Tenzin is a unisex name of Tibetan origin meaning "holder of teachings". It is most commonly used in Buddhist families and is especially popular in Tibet.
Tenzin means 'holder of the teachings' and is the most widely given Tibetan name of the modern era, largely because the 14th Dalai Lama's name is Tenzin Gyatso — many children born after 1940 were given the name in his honour. It is unisex, and extremely common in Tibetan communities in India, Nepal and North America.
Popularity trend: Tenzin has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Tenzin
- What does the name Tenzin mean?
- Tenzin means "holder of teachings". It's a unisex name of Tibetan origin, most commonly used in Buddhist families and popular in Tibet.
- Where does the name Tenzin come from?
- Tenzin originates from Tibetan. On Babbloom it's classified in the Buddhist naming tradition.
- Is Tenzin a boy or girl name?
- Tenzin is a unisex name — used for babies of any gender.