About Tenzin
The name "Tenzin" is of Tibetan origin and is commonly used as a given name for both males and females. It is derived from the Tibetan word "bstan-'dzin," which means "upholder of teachings" or "holder of Buddha's teachings." The name carries a spiritual connotation, reflecting the importance of Buddhism in Tibetan culture. Tenzin is often associated with the Dalai Lama, as it is the personal name given to each successive Dalai Lama, who is considered the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
Tenzin is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.58% and females 42.42%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has increased by 13.86% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Tenzin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tenzin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.