Tenzin

Tenzin is a Tibetan name commonly understood as holder of the teachings. In its cultural setting, those teachings are associated with Buddhism, giving the name a religious meaning beyond a general reference to education. It is used for boys and girls, and its religious meaning is shared across those uses.

Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is a particularly well-known bearer, and Buddhist nun Tenzin Palmo provides another example. A fictional Tenzin appears in The Legend of Korra, creating a separate contemporary association for some families. Tenzing is a related Roman spelling worth comparing. Parents choosing Tenzin may value its Tibetan heritage, its spiritual meaning, or a specific personal namesake.