Yeshe

Yeshe is a Tibetan word meaning wisdom. In Tibetan, yeshe (ye shes) literally translates as "wisdom" or "intellect," and is used to denote enlightened understanding within Buddhist thought.

As a name component, Yeshe is common in Tibetan, Nepalese, and Buddhist communities, used for both men and women. It frequently appears in compound names honoring the quality of wisdom, and is also found as a standalone given name. In modern use, people named Yeshe may be found in monasteries, nunneries, and lay communities around the world.

Notable uses: Yeshe Tsogyal, a celebrated female disciple of Padmasambhava, is one of the best-known figures associated with the term.

Yeshe appears in many other teacher and lineage names, sometimes as a prefix or suffix.

Variations in transliteration include Yeshe, Ye-shes, or Yeshé, depending on the transcription system; pronunciation is roughly "yeh-sheh." The term remains widely recognized within Tibetan Buddhist culture and in Buddhist-inspired communities globally.