Jigten

Jigten is a masculine given name of Tibetan origin. In Tibetan naming practices, personal names are often chosen for auspicious or symbolic meanings, and Jigten has appeared as a name for monks, scholars, and laypeople alike. The precise meaning can vary with tradition and interpretation, and as with many Tibetan names, it may carry associations tied to religious virtue or spiritual aspiration.

The name is commonly transliterated in several ways, including Jigten and Jigten, reflecting differences in Tibetan orthography and the conventions used by English-language scholars and media. Because Tibetan transliteration schemes are not uniform, variations in spelling are widely encountered in historical and contemporary sources.

Jigten has cultural presence across regions where Tibetan Buddhism has historical or contemporary influence, including Tibet, Ladakh, Bhutan, and parts of Nepal, as well as among Tibetan communities in the diaspora. It functions both as a standalone given name and as part of longer compound names in some cases, depending on local naming customs.

Because Jigten is relatively common, identifying a specific individual bearing the name often requires additional context—such as lineage, monastery affiliation, or dates—to distinguish one bearer from another. The name, like many Tibetan names, reflects a broader cultural and religious milieu rather than representing a single, unified figure or institution.