Girl Names
Sherpa girl names
25 names
25 girl 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.
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Nima♂♀निमाSun
- Mingma♂♀मिङ्माSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Tuesday
- Pasang♂♀पासाङFriday
- Pema♂♀पेमाLotus (Tibetan form of Padma)
- Ang♂♀आङBody, limb (Sanskrit Anga)
- Himali♂♀हिमालीOf the Himalaya
- Lakpa♂♀लाक्पाSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Wednesday
- Pemba♂♀पेम्बाSaturday
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- Lhakpa♀ल्हाक्पाSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Wednesday
- Ngim♀ङिम(Nyima)
- Yanggi♀याङ्गी
- Yangzom♀याङ्जोमTibetan name meaning one who brings prosperity and beauty together
- Dolma♂♀डोल्माTibetan name of the goddess Tara, the female Buddha of compassion
- Sangye♂♀साङ्ग्येBuddha, the enlightened one (Tibetan Sangye)
- Yangi♀याङ्गी
- Yanjee♀याञ्जी
- Dawajangmu♀दावाजाङ्मु
- Migma♀मिग्माTibetan/Sherpa name
- Nyima♀न्यिमाSun
- Sangachhe♀साङ्गाछे
- Urgena♀उर्गेन
- Yangjy♀याङ्जी
- Rinchen♂♀रिन्चेनPrecious jewel
Guide
Sherpa girl names with meanings to share at home
These 25 girl names associated with the Sherpa tradition offer meanings such as merit, lotus, loving kindness and precious jewel. Sonam, Pema and Rinchen give you three different wishes to consider. Names are shared across communities; a name alone never establishes someone's community, religion or caste.
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Merit and preciousness
Sonam (सोनाम) means fortunate or meritorious, from Tibetan bsod nams, meaning merit. Rinchen means precious jewel or great value.
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Lotus and compassion
Pema means lotus, the Tibetan form of Padma. Jampa means loving kindness, and Dolma is the Tibetan name of Tara, the female Buddha of compassion.
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Day meanings
Mingma means born on Tuesday. Lakpa and Lhakpa mean born on Wednesday, while Pemba means Saturday or Saturday-born.
Sherpa girl names with wishes for kindness and value
Sonam (सोनाम) means fortunate or meritorious. Pema (पेमा) means lotus. Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Rinchen means precious jewel or great value. Dolma names Tara, the female Buddha of compassion, while Sangye means Buddha, the enlightened one. Compare these meanings with the wider Sherpa names collection while remembering that names travel across communities.
Sun and weekday meanings to compare
Nima and Nyima mean sun and are given to children born on Sunday. Mingma (मिङ्मा) means born on Tuesday. Lakpa and Lhakpa mean born on Wednesday. Pemba means Saturday and is given to a child born on that day. These are meanings and naming associations, not evidence about an individual's birth or background. The baby name choosing guide can help your family weigh meaning and pronunciation.
Tips for parents
- Choose the meaning you want to carry, such as loving kindness or precious jewel.
- Compare Lakpa and Lhakpa in both scripts before choosing an English spelling.
- Say Pema, Sonam and Rinchen with your surname to hear their different endings.
- Explain the name's meaning without making assumptions about anyone who shares it.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Sherpa girl names with gentle meanings?
Pema means lotus, Jampa means loving kindness, and Rinchen means precious jewel. Sonam means fortunate or meritorious. Names with these meanings are shared across communities.
Do Nima and Nyima have the same meaning?
Both mean sun and have a Sunday-born naming association. Nima is written निमा and Nyima is written न्यिमा. Compare pronunciation and spelling when choosing.
Which Sherpa girl names have weekday meanings?
Mingma means Tuesday-born, Lakpa and Lhakpa mean Wednesday-born, and Pemba refers to Saturday. These associations do not establish when a particular person was born.
Can a Sherpa-tradition name identify a person's community?
No. Names are shared across communities, and no name establishes a person's community, religion or caste. Choose a name for the meaning and family connection you value.