The nameTenzin
Tenzin is a Tibetan name given to both boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- Tibetan
Meaning
From the Tibetan for "holder of the teachings".
Origin
Tibetan.
History
It is the name of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso; in France it is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Tenzin
Tenzin in France
1087thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (65 births)
615babies named Tenzin in France since 1900
Tenzin was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 360 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Tenzin. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Tenzin in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 61 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Tenzin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tenzin mean?
From the Tibetan for "holder of the teachings".
What is the origin of the name Tenzin?
Tibetan.
Is Tenzin a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenzin is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.