Name meaning
Tenzin
means “holder of the teachings”
- Origin
- Tibetan
- Used in
- Tibetan, Bhutanese, Sherpa
- Spellings
- Tenzin · Tenzing
- Say it
- TEN-zin
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
Save on PinterestTenzin giftsThe story of Tenzin
Tenzin comes from the Tibetan bstan 'dzin, holder of the teachings. It is one of the most common Tibetan names, given to boys and girls.
Roots
From Tibetan bstan 'dzin (holder of the doctrine).
Where it is used
Tenzing is another spelling.
Tenzin name FAQ
What does the name Tenzin mean?
Tenzin means “holder of the teachings”. From Tibetan bstan 'dzin (holder of the doctrine).
Where does the name Tenzin come from?
Tenzin is of Tibetan origin. Today it is used in Tibetan, Bhutanese, Sherpa families.
How do you pronounce Tenzin?
Tenzin is usually pronounced TEN-zin.
What are other spellings of Tenzin?
Related spellings and forms include Tenzing.
Tenzin name gifts
We make Tenzin gifts on request: mugs, shirts, pillows, blankets, wall art and more, with exactly this spelling.
Put your Tenzin design on a product. Choose font and colors above, then pick a product. It opens on Zazzle with your design already on it.
🛍️ Put my design on 25 products⬇️ Download & print it yourself
Request a Tenzin giftAll gift ideas
Every name art on this site is free. If yours made you smile, you can support the project.
More Tibetan names
Tenzin in our collections
Names like Tenzin
Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.