Tsering

Tsering is a Tibetan name used as a given name and, in some contexts, as a surname. It is predominantly used among Tibetan people and in Tibetan diaspora communities.

In Tibetan, the name is commonly understood to mean "long life" or "to live long," reflecting a wish for longevity and well-being. Because Tibetan names are often two or three syllables, Tsering frequently appears as one element in longer personal names, such as Tsering Dorje or Tsering Lhamo; the full name may be chosen for auspicious meaning rather than a fixed family lineage.

The practice of naming in Tibetan culture emphasizes personal and familial blessings, with names carrying positive attributes rather than denoting lineage in the Western sense. As a result, Tsering is unisex and can be given to boys or girls; in diasporic communities, it may be used across generations.

While Tibetan naming traditions typically do not rely on fixed surnames, individuals in global contexts may have Tsering as a component that functions as a surname in administrative forms or Western-style records.

In contemporary usage, the name appears across various Tibetan communities and is associated with a broad range of professions, including education, the arts, politics, and religion. It is one of several common Tibetan given names that have entered wider usage in the Himalayan regions and among Tibetan communities worldwide.