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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Tenzan

OriginVariation of Tenzin, Tibetan
Meaning"protector of Dharma"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#19119

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Famous Tenzans

  • Tenzin Gyatso

    religious name of the 14th Dalai Lama

  • Tenzin Tsundue

    Tibetan poet and activist

  • (Jetsunma) Tenzin Palmo

    Tibetan Buddhist nun

  • Tenzin Losel Yauch (b. 1998)

    daughter of rapper Adam Yauch of The Beastie Boys

  • Tenzin Lasek (b. 2008)

    daughter of American pro skateboarder Bucky Lasek

Tenzan in pop culture

  • Tenzin

    son of Aang and Katara on animated series "The Legend of Korra"

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