Tibetan names are influenced by Buddhist traditions, reflecting spirituality, virtues, and the natural world. Names like Tenzin (holder of teachings) and Dolma (savior) carry meanings tied to compassion, enlightenment, and cultural identity. These names honor Tibet’s spiritual and linguistic heritage.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhamu Tibetan | Lhamu: Tibetan name meaning "goddess," significant in Tibetan culture. | Tibetan | Girl | |
| Lhundup | Lhundup: Tibetan name meaning "fortunate," associated with males, culturally significant. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobsang | Lobsang means "kindness and wisdom," popular in Tibetan culture. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobsang Gyatso | Lobsang Gyatso: Tibetan name meaning "kind-hearted ocean," culturally significant. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobsang Palden | Lobsang Palden: Tibetan name meaning "kind-hearted" and "glorious." | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobsang Sangay | Lobsang Sangay means "kind-hearted" or "enlightened protector" in Tibetan. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobsang Tenzin | Lobsang Tenzin means "kind-hearted upholder of teachings" in Tibetan culture. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lobzang | Lobzang: Tibetan name meaning "eloquent speaker," primarily for males. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lodro | Lodro: Tibetan name meaning "wise," gaining popularity among boys. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Losang | Losang: Tibetan name meaning "ocean of wisdom," associated with males. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Lozang | Lozang: Tibetan name meaning "eloquent," associated with males, culturally significant. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Mingma Norbu Sherpa | Mingma Norbu Sherpa: Tibetan name meaning "bright jewel" for males. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Mingmar | Mingmar: Tibetan name meaning "auspicious," reflecting positive cultural significance. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Mingmar Sherpa | Mingmar Sherpa means "bright" in Tibetan, reflecting cultural significance. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Mingmarpa | Mingmarpa: Tibetan name meaning "precious one," significant in culture. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Nima | Nima: Unisex Tibetan name meaning "sun," popular and culturally significant. | Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Norbhu | Norbhu: Tibetan name meaning "jewel," unique and culturally significant. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Norbu | Norbu means "precious jewel," symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. | Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Palden | Palden: Tibetan name meaning "glorious," unique, and culturally significant. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Pasang | Pasang is a unisex name meaning "Friday" in Tibetan culture. | Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Pasangma | Pasangma: Tibetan name meaning "born on Monday," culturally significant and unique. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Pasangpa | Pasangpa is a Tibetan name meaning "Friday," primarily male. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Rinzin | Rinzin: Tibetan name meaning "precious," associated with males culturally. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Sakya | Sakya: Tibetan name meaning "gray earth," unisex, culturally significant. | Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Shi | Shi means "poem" in Chinese; it originates from ancient literature. | Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Shwe | Shwe means "gold" in Burmese, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. | Burmese, Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Sonan | Sonan: Tibetan name meaning "fortunate," cherished in Tibetan communities. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Taranatha | Taranatha: Tibetan name meaning "liberator," associated with strength and wisdom. | Tibetan | Boy | |
| Teng | Teng: Chinese surname meaning "to soar" or "to ascend." | Chinese, Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Tenzin | Tenzin means "holder of teachings," originating from Tibetan Buddhism. | Buddhism, Tibetan | Either |