The baby name Palden is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAHL-den (IPA: /ˈpɑːldən/).
The baby name Palden is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAHL-den (IPA: /ˈpɑːldən/).
Palden is in Origin.
Palden is a Tibetan given name (Wylie: dpal ldan) meaning “glorious,” “splendid,” or “endowed with majesty,” from dpal “glory” + ldan “possessing.” Used across Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh, and Himalayan Buddhist communities, it functions as a unisex element in two-part names conferred by lamas. Notable bearers include the monk Palden Gyatso, the Sikkimese monarch Palden Thondup Namgyal, and the protector deity Palden Lhamo, which has reinforced the name’s auspicious associations.
Variants reflect differing romanizations: Pelden (common), Penden (Bhutanese Dzongkha influence), Paldan/Peldan, and compounds such as Palden Tashi or Palden Dorje. In diaspora contexts, Palden may also appear as a surname when a second given name is treated as last name. The name’s steady usage in the 18th–21st centuries mirrors the resilience of Tibetan cultural identity, while its meaning appeals broadly to parents seeking a virtue name signifying radiance and honor.
| Palden Thondup Namgyal Palden Thondup Namgyal was most famous for being the 12th and last Chogyal, or king, of the Kingdom of Sikkim. He ruled Sikkim during its final years as a monarchy before the kingdom became part of India. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #697 | 11 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #985 | 17 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,589 | 26 | 28,008 |
Palden is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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