Girl Names
Tibetan-origin girl names
14 names
14 girl names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Tibetan, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Tibetan-origin names.
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Nima♂♀निमाSun
- Mingma♂♀मिङ्माSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Tuesday
- Pasang♂♀पासाङFriday
- Pema♂♀पेमाLotus (Tibetan form of Padma)
- Lakpa♂♀लाक्पाSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Wednesday
- Pemba♂♀पेम्बाSaturday
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- Lhakpa♀ल्हाक्पाSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Wednesday
- Ngim♀ङिम(Nyima)
- Dolma♂♀डोल्माTibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion
- Sangye♂♀साङ्ग्येBuddha, the enlightened one (Tibetan Sangye)
- Nyima♀न्यिमाSun
- Rinchen♂♀रिन्चेनPrecious jewel
Guide
Tibetan-origin girl names for kindness, sunlight and precious things
These 14 names let you compare a lotus, sunlight, loving kindness and a precious jewel, alongside weekday meanings. Tibetan origin concerns the name’s language history. Names are shared across communities; they do not establish a person’s community or beliefs.
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Kindness and merit
Jampa (जाम्पा) means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Sonam means fortunate or meritorious.
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Lotus and jewel
Pema means lotus, the Tibetan form of Padma. Rinchen means precious jewel or great value.
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Sun and weekdays
Nima and Nyima mean sun and are used for Sunday-born children. Mingma means born on Tuesday.
Tibetan-origin girl names with wishes and images
Pema (पेमा) means lotus. Rinchen means precious jewel or great value. Sonam means fortunate or meritorious. Jampa means loving kindness and has an association with Maitreya Buddha. Dolma is the Tibetan name of Tara, the female Buddha of compassion. Sangye means Buddha, the enlightened one. Explore all Tibetan-origin names to compare these meanings beyond the girl list.
Girl names with sun and weekday meanings
Nima (निमा) and Nyima mean sun and are given to Sunday-born children. Mingma means born on Tuesday. Lakpa and Lhakpa mean born on Wednesday. Pasang means Friday, and Pemba means Saturday. Consider whether a weekday meaning feels personal to your family, then compare other girl names if you prefer a different image.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether a quality, natural image or weekday connection matters most.
- Keep Pema, meaning lotus, distinct from Pemba, meaning Saturday.
- Read Jampa and Dolma’s full meanings if their spiritual associations matter to you.
- Follow the name-choosing guide to test your favourites with the surname.
Frequently asked questions
Which Tibetan-origin girl names mean kindness or something precious?
Jampa means loving kindness. Rinchen means precious jewel or great value, while Sonam means fortunate or meritorious.
Do Pema and Pemba mean the same thing?
No. Pema (पेमा) means lotus. Pemba (पेम्बा) means Saturday and is given to a child born on Saturday.
Which Tibetan-origin girl names mean sun?
Nima and Nyima mean sun and are given to Sunday-born children. Ngim is a form of Ngima or Nyima with the sun and Sunday-born meanings.
Can a Tibetan-origin name tell me someone’s community?
No. Names are shared across communities. The language origin or meaning of a name does not tell you a person’s community, religion or caste.