Choekyi
Choekyi is a Tibetan given name used by many speakers of Tibetan and by members of Buddhist communities. The name is often transliterated in several ways, including Chögyi, Chögyi, and Choekyi. In Tibetan onomastics, elements such as Chö (often associated with Dharma) and the genitive suffix -kyi appear in many compound names, and Choekyi is commonly found as a middle or given-name element in male names.
Notable bearers of the name include Choekyi Gyaltsen, the 10th Panchen Lama (1905–1989). As a leading figure
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima (born 1989) is recognized by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama. After
Beyond these figures, Choekyi remains a common element in Tibetan names, reflecting its broader cultural and