Tenzin
Tenzin is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Holder of the teachings, upholder of the Dharma.
Origin and history
Tenzin is a traditional Tibetan name meaning 'holder of the teachings' or 'defender of the Dharma'. It is famously borne by the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. In the United States, it has grown in usage among Tibetan-American families and those drawn to Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Popularity in the United States
1,653 babies in the United States have been named Tenzin since 1880. It ranks #3117 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1570.
States where it is most popular
- NY (65.3 %)
- MN (18.6 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- CT (2.3 %)
- MA (0.99 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 441 |
| 2010-2019 | 758 |
| 2020-2029 | 357 |
Famous people named Tenzin
- Tenzin Gyatso: Spiritual Leader, Nobel Laureate
- Tenzin Norgay: Mountaineer, Explorer
Fun facts
- Tenzin is the primary given name of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama.
- In Tibetan tradition, Tenzin is a gender-neutral name given to both males and females.