name
Dorji
DOR-jee
/ˈdɔːrdʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dorji
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Dzongkha (Bhutan)
- Meaning
- Thunderbolt; the Vajra in Tibetan Buddhism; symbolizes indestructibility and enlightenment
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Dorje, Dorjee
Pronunciation tips
'Dor' rhymes with 'door'. 'Ji' is a long 'jee'. One of the most common Bhutanese names.
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