Skip to content
NepalNames
नेपाली

Community & tradition

Tamang names

57 names

Names common among Tamang communities. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste. Girl Names only

Guide

Tamang names with meaning for your child

This page lists 57 Tamang names, all commonly used in Tamang families in Nepal. Many are short, many are unisex, and several have Tibetan roots, like Sonam (fortunate) and Tsering (long life). Names are shared across communities, so a name on this list never tells you anything about a particular person.

  1. 57 names to browse

    We list 57 names tagged as commonly used in Tamang families, each with its meaning and Nepali spelling.

  2. Blessings in a name

    Tsering means long life, Sonam means fortunate or meritorious, and Yangzom means one who brings prosperity and beauty together.

  3. Names for each weekday

    Some names are linked to the day of birth. Nima is given to a Sunday-born child, Mingma means born on Tuesday and Pemba suits a Saturday-born child.

Tamang baby names in Nepal and their meanings

Many names in this list carry a wish for the child. Tsering means long life. Sonam means fortunate or meritorious. Yangzom is a girl's name meaning one who brings prosperity and beauty together. Pema means lotus, and Karma means action, deed or duty. Jampa means loving kindness and is associated with Maitreya Buddha. Many of these names have Tibetan roots, which you can explore on our names by origin page.

Weekday Tamang names with meaning

Several names are linked to the day a child is born. Nima means sun and is given to a Sunday-born child. Dawa means moon and is also a name for Monday. Mingma means born on Tuesday, and Lakpa and Lhakpa mean born on Wednesday. Pasang is given to a Friday-born child and Pemba to a Saturday-born child. Many are unisex, so browse the unisex names list for more.

Shared across communities

A tag here only records that a name is commonly used in Tamang families. The same names appear in other communities too. Compare groups on names by community.

How to choose

  • Choose a meaning first, such as long life or good fortune, then compare names.
  • Pick one spelling and use it the same way on every document.
  • Read each entry, since similar names may be listed for different genders.
  • Say the full name aloud with your family name before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Tamang girl names with meaning?

Yangzom means one who brings prosperity and beauty together, and Jampa means loving kindness. Lhakpa (born on Wednesday) and Ngim (sun, Sunday-born) are also listed as girl names.

What does Tsering mean?

Tsering (छिरिङ) means long life. It is a common Tibetan and Sherpa name, and it is also tagged as commonly used in Tamang families on our site. We list it as a boy's name.

Are Tamang and Sherpa names the same?

Many names overlap. Sonam, Nima, Pema and Tsering, for example, are tagged for both. Names are shared across communities, so the same name can be used in many families.

Does a Tamang name show a person's community?

No. Our tags only record where a name is commonly used. Names are shared across communities in Nepal, and a name never reveals a person's ethnicity or background.