Jigme
/JH-IH-G-M-EY/
Fearless and undaunted, one who moves through the world without the shadow of fear because the dharma has burned away the illusions from which fear arises
See Jigme scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Jigme is a boy's name of Tibetan origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Fearless and undaunted, one who moves through the world without the shadow of fear because the dharma has burned away the illusions from which fear arises" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian, SoutheastAsian families, Jigme carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Jigme
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jigme resonates in either tradition.
How Jigme sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Jigme breaks down into 5 phonemes: /JH-IH-G-M-EY/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Jigme
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Names similar to Jigme
If Jigme resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Jigme
Common questions about Jigme
What does the name Jigme mean?
Jigme means "Fearless and undaunted, one who moves through the world without the shadow of fear because the dharma has burned away the illusions from which fear arises." It is a boy name of Tibetan origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Jigme a boy or girl name?
Jigme is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jigme?
Jigme is of Tibetan origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Indian, SoutheastAsian families.
What is the numerology of Jigme?
Jigme has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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