Dalai

Dalai Meaning & Origin

About Dalai
The name "Dalai" is of Tibetan origin and holds significant meaning in Tibetan Buddhism. It is a title given to the spiritual leader of the Gelug school, which is one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. "Dalai" translates to "ocean" or "vast" in Mongolian, while "Lama" means "teacher" or "guru" in Tibetan. Therefore, the name "Dalai Lama" signifies a revered spiritual teacher who possesses profound wisdom and guides others towards enlightenment. The Dalai Lama is considered the highest spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism and is believed to be the reincarnation of previous Dalai Lamas.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dalai are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 L EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ”ΛŒlaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dalai in Braille

Here's how to represent Dalai in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dalai in braille

How to Spell the Name Dalai in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dalai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dalai in sign language

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