About the name Norbu
Norbu is the wish-fulfilling jewel, the cintamani that appears in the hands of bodhisattvas and on the roofs of Tibetan monasteries. It is a plain, affectionate boys' name across Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal rather than anything grand, roughly the way an English speaker might use Jewel as a term of endearment.
Norbu is a boy name of Tibetan origin, pronounced NOR-boo. On the NameRarity scale it scores 93 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the timeless.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Norbu?
Norbu currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 1.9 people per million carry it — about 1 in 526,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Norbu
- Norbu WangchukBhutanese politician and former minister
Spellings and variants of Norbu
Names similar to Norbu
Dorje
DOR-jay
Thunderbolt, the indestructible vajra of tantric ritual
Nanda
NUN-dah
Joy, delight, also the Buddha's half-brother
Nikunj
nih-KOONJ
A leafy bower, a grove where Krishna plays
Nivaan
nih-VAAN
Holy, one who is free of bonds
Nabh
NUBH
The heavens, the vault above
Nirvaan
nir-VAHN
Liberation, freedom from worldly bonds
Tenzin
TEN-zin
Holder of the Dharma, upholder of the teachings
Alpesh
ul-PAYSH
Lord of the small, master of little things
Norbu — frequently asked questions
What does the name Norbu mean?
Norbu means "Jewel, the wish-fulfilling gem of Buddhist iconography". It is a name of Tibetan origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Norbu?
Norbu is pronounced NOR-boo, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Norbu?
Norbu scores 93 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 526,316 people carry it — about 1.9 per million.
What is the numerology number for Norbu?
Norbu carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 9 and its personality number is 7.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Norbu?
The lucky number for Norbu is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.