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Tsering

♂ Boy

Pronounced TSEH-ring /ˈtseɪ.ɹɪŋ/Medium

Meaning: Tsering is a Tibetan name meaning 'long life,' widely given in Tibetan Buddhist families as a blessing on a child. It is used for boys and girls alike, and often paired with a second name. We treat its religious weight with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Tibetan blessing name: Tsering means 'long life' (said 'TSEH-ring'). Given to boys and girls alike in Tibetan Buddhist families.
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Origin MediumTibetan
MeaningTsering is a Tibetan name meaning 'long life,' widely given in Tibetan Buddhist families as a blessing on a child. It is used for boys and girls alike, and often paired with a second name. We treat its religious weight with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#14032 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020072024

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

Tsering is a Tibetan name meaning 'long life,' rooted in Buddhist practice where names are frequently bestowed by a lama and carry a blessing. It is common across Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and the Tibetan diaspora, and is given to boys and girls alike, usually as part of a pair of names. We note its religious significance respectfully (said 'TSEH-ring').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and unisex in Tibet.

Did you know? Tsering is one of the most beloved names in Tibetan life — a wish for long life, often given by a lama, and carried by men and women alike. We note that heritage with respect (said 'TSEH-ring').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tsering — Tibetan name meaning 'long life'; Buddhist blessing name; unisex

Variations

TsheringTseringCering

Nicknames

TseRing

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tsering mean?

Tsering is a Tibetan name meaning 'long life,' given in Tibetan Buddhist families as a blessing.

How do you pronounce Tsering?

It's said TSEH-ring /ˈtseɪ.ɹɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first; the ts- is a single sound.

Is Tsering a boy or girl name?

Here Tsering is used as a boy's name; in Tibetan communities it is given to boys and girls alike, which we note.

How popular is Tsering?

Tsering is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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