- Meaning: Enlightenment, inner wisdom, compassion, spread of knowledge
- Origin: Japanese
- Gender: Masculine (can be used as a unisex name)
The name Tendai is philosophical, strong and meaningful. It is of Japanese origin and has a masculine feel to it. The name Tendai comes with a rich background and represents enduring values.
Tendai refers to the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan. The Tendai school is one of the major schools of Mahayana Buddhism in East Asia, established by Japanese priest Saicho. Tendai aims for enlightenment through compassionate deeds rather than meditation or wisdom. The Tendai school emphasizes that all beings have Buddha nature within them. This teaches that wisdom and compassion are inherent in everyone.
The name Tendai therefore carries the meaning of enlightenment, inner wisdom, compassion and spread of knowledge. It symbolizes spiritual values and the desire to uplift humanity through wisdom and kindness. A person named Tendai is likely philosophical and possesses noble virtues like patience, wisdom and broad-mindedness. The name inspires one to spread knowledge and uplift society through love, enlightenment and compassion.
