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Tenzin
བསྟན་འཛིན“Holder of the teachings”
Tenzin is a Tibetan name derived from the words 'ten', meaning teachings or doctrine, and 'dzin', meaning to hold or uphold. It is culturally significant as it is often bestowed upon children in honor of the Dalai Lama, whose personal name is Tenzin Gyatso.
Pythagorean numerology 7 · The Seeker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as thoughtful, spiritual, analytical and wise.
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Genuine Tibetan name meaning holder of teachings. Verified via usage; no URL available.