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Ngawang

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Pronounced NGAH-wahng /ˈŋɑː.wɑːŋ/Medium

Meaning: A Tibetan name meaning 'possessing the power of speech; master of speech' (ngag-dbang) — a common name in Tibetan Buddhism, borne by Dalai Lamas. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of eloquence: Ngawang is Tibetan for 'possessing the power of speech' (said 'NGAH-wahng'). Rooted and revered.
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Origin MediumTibetan
MeaningA Tibetan name meaning 'possessing the power of speech; master of speech' (ngag-dbang) — a common name in Tibetan Buddhism, borne by Dalai Lamas. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2018)#15148 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320132018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ngawang comes from the Tibetan ngag-dbang, 'possessing the power of speech.' It is a common name in Tibetan Buddhism, carried by Dalai Lamas, noted respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NGAH-wahng').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Tibetan communities. Rare, rooted, and revered.

Did you know? Ngawang is Tibetan for 'possessing the power of speech; master of speech' (ngag-dbang) — a name common in Tibetan Buddhism and borne by Dalai Lamas, noted respectfully (said 'NGAH-wahng').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ngawang — Tibetan 'power of speech'; Tibetan Buddhism

Variations

NgawongNawangNgawangi

Nicknames

NgaWangi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ngawang mean?

Ngawang is Tibetan for 'possessing the power of speech,' common in Tibetan Buddhism; noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Ngawang?

It's said NGAH-wahng /ˈŋɑː.wɑːŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ngawang a boy or girl name?

Ngawang is a girl's name.

How popular is Ngawang?

Ngawang is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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