Dolkar
Dolkar is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “White Tara”.
| Meaning | White Tara |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | སྒྲོལ་དཀར། |
| Pronunciation | DOL-kar |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bhutan, China |
Meaning and origin of Dolkar
Dolkar is the Tibetan sgrol dkar, short for Drolma Karmo, 'White Liberator', the name of White Tara. Drol means 'to liberate' and kar means 'white'. White Tara is associated with long life, compassion and healing. Like most Tibetan names, Dolkar is often given by a lama and is very common among Tibetan, Sherpa and Himalayan Buddhist women.
Is Dolkar a Buddhist name?
Dolkar is a Buddhist name honouring White Tara, a female bodhisattva prayed to for long life and protection from illness.
How popular is Dolkar?
Common among Tibetans in Tibet and in exile, and among Himalayan Buddhist communities.
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Spellings and variants of Dolkar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dolkar mean?
Dolkar means 'White Tara'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Dolkar a Buddhist name?
Dolkar is a Buddhist name honouring White Tara, a female bodhisattva prayed to for long life and protection from illness.
How do you pronounce Dolkar?
Dolkar is pronounced DOL-kar.
Is Dolkar a boy or girl name?
Dolkar is usually a girl name.