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Sherpa boy names

60 names

60 boy names commonly given in the Sherpa tradition, most popular first. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.

Guide

Sherpa boy names, from weekdays to blessings

Sherpa boy names in Nepal are often short, and many are chosen for the day a child arrives or for a quality the family hopes to see grow. This page lists 60 names used in Sherpa families, each with its Nepali spelling. Some are unisex even though they appear on this boys' list, and the names are shared across communities, so a name alone does not identify anyone.

  1. A name for the day

    Nima means sun and Sunday, Dawa means moon and Monday, Mingma means born on Tuesday, and Lakpa is born on Wednesday. Pasang marks Friday and Pemba marks Saturday.

  2. A wish for long life

    Tsering and Chhiring both mean long life. Sonam means fortunate or meritorious, and Kunsang means all-good.

  3. Spellings to compare

    Nima, Neema and Nim are listed separately, and Tsering and Chhiring carry the same meaning. Read each entry before you choose.

Sherpa boy names for the day of birth

Nima means sun and is given to a child born on Sunday, while Aangnima combines Ang with the same sun word. Dawa means moon and is also a name for Monday. Mingma means born on Tuesday, and Lakpa means born on Wednesday. Pasang marks Friday and Pemba marks Saturday. If you like this idea, check the day your baby was born before you settle on one.

Sherpa boy names that carry a blessing

Sonam means fortunate or meritorious. Karma means action, deed or duty. Pema means lotus, and Tsering means long life, also written Chhiring. Kunsang means all-good, excellent in every way. Norbu means jewel. Look at Sherpa names for the whole set, or compare with Sherpa girl names if you are choosing for more than one child.

Tips for parents

  • Match a weekday name to the day of birth only if that detail matters to your family; the name works either way.
  • Choose between Nima, Neema and Nim before the naming ceremony, since they sound alike when written in Roman letters.
  • Say Tsering and Chhiring aloud with your surname to hear which spelling fits the way you speak.
  • Check the Devanagari spelling of a short name, because the same sound can be written in more than one way.

Frequently asked questions

Which Sherpa boy names mean born on Sunday?

Nima means sun and Sunday, and Aangnima combines Ang with the same word. Neema and Nim are also listed with the meaning sun, given to a child born on Sunday.

What does the name Sonam mean?

Sonam means fortunate or meritorious, from the Tibetan word for merit. It is written सोनाम in Devanagari and is listed for both boys and girls.

What does Tsering mean?

Tsering means long life, a blessing of longevity. Chhiring is the same name in another spelling, written छिरिङ in Devanagari.

How do I choose between similar Sherpa names?

Read each entry, note whether it is listed for boys, girls or both, and pick the spelling your family will use. The name finder can help you compare short options side by side.