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
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jigme is a Buddhist boy name of Tibetan origin, meaning “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”.
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.
Jigme in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. 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”, with Tibetan roots.
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See Jigme's full reading →What does Jigme's numerology say?
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.
Jigme's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jigme's full reading →
Does Jigme go with your family's names?
Jigme breaks into 5 sounds: /JH-IH-G-M-EY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jigme sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jigme beside your family's names →
Names similar to Jigme
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Sharing the same meaning
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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.
Is Jigme a Buddhist name?
Yes. Jigme is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Tibetan origin.
What does Jigme mean in Tibetan?
Jigme originates from Tibetan, where it 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."
What is the numerology of Jigme?
Jigme has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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