Tibetan Origin Names
Browse Tibetan origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageJinora
Jinora is a modern coinage blending elements from Sanskrit and Tibetan linguistic traditions, where 'Ji' often relates to victory or conquest, as seen in names like Jina meaning '...
Atziri
Atziri lacks a widely attested etymology in major linguistic or historical records, suggesting it may be a modern coinage or rare name with obscure roots.
Aang
Aang derives from the Tibetan name 'Ang,' which carries the meaning 'snow mountain' or 'pure snow peak,' reflecting the pristine and elevated imagery of Himalayan landscapes.
Deng
Deng derives primarily from Chinese linguistic roots, where it carries meanings tied to core virtues and natural symbolism.
Dong
The name Dong primarily derives from Chinese characters carrying meanings such as 'east' (東), symbolizing direction, sunrise, and renewal in classical contexts, or 'winter' (冬), e...
Lung
The name Lung primarily derives from Chinese linguistic roots, where it functions as a surname or given name carrying meanings tied to natural and aspirational concepts.
Sangwa
Sangwa derives from Tibetan linguistic roots, where 'sang' relates to concepts of contemplation, meditation, or secret knowledge, and 'wa' functions as a nominalizer or connective...
Teng
Teng derives primarily from Chinese linguistic roots, where it functions as a monosyllabic given name or surname with layered semantic associations.
Jigme
Jigme is a Tibetan name composed of the syllables 'jig' meaning 'fear' or 'terror' and 'me' meaning 'not' or 'without,' yielding the direct translation 'fearless' or 'without fear...
Pong
The name Pong derives primarily from Chinese linguistic roots, where it functions as a romanized form of various characters carrying meanings such as 'rest,' 'peace,' or 'dragon,'...
Vong
Vong derives primarily from Chinese linguistic roots, where it corresponds to the character 黃 (Huáng), signifying 'yellow' or 'rich and fertile land,' evoking imagery of abundance...
Dleh
The name Dleh lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, with no established semantic meaning in documented sources.
Male Names
View full pageTenzin
The name "Tenzin" has its origin in Tibetan culture and is commonly used among Tibetan and Nepalese communities.
Sidkeong
Sidkeong appears to derive from Tibetan linguistic elements common in Himalayan naming traditions, where 'Sid' or similar prefixes may relate to concepts of auspiciousness or pros...
Daezon
Daezon appears to be a modern coinage or rare variant lacking a widely attested etymology in historical linguistic records.
Everyx
The name Everyx lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, suggesting it may be a modern invention or rare neologism rather than a name with deep his...
Hing
Hing primarily derives from Chinese linguistic roots, where it functions as a romanized form of characters such as 興 (xīng), meaning 'to rise,' 'prosper,' or 'excite,' or 亨 (hēng)...
Jakar
Jakar derives primarily from Dzongkha, the language of Bhutan, where it functions as a place name rather than a personal given name in traditional contexts, translating to 'white...
Khonor
The name Khonor lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, suggesting it may be a modern phonetic adaptation or rare coinage.
Lc
The name 'Lc' lacks widely attested etymological roots in major linguistic traditions, appearing more as a modern abbreviation, initialism, or minimalist construct rather than a n...
Rakye
Rakye appears to derive from Tibetan linguistic roots, where it relates to concepts of awareness or recognition, potentially linked to 'rak' meaning to know or perceive and extend...
Rb
The name 'Rb' lacks widely attested etymological roots in major naming traditions, appearing more as an initialism, abbreviation, or modern construct rather than a name with deep...
Rigden
Rigden derives from Tibetan 'rig 'dzin,' where 'rig pa' signifies innate awareness or primordial knowledge, and 'dzin pa' denotes holder or master, thus translating to 'holder of...
Shen
Shen derives from Chinese characters with layered meanings depending on the specific hanzi used, primarily connoting 'deep,' 'profound,' or 'god/spirit.' The character 神 (shén) re...