Dolma
Dolma is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Tara; she who liberates”.
| Meaning | Tara; she who liberates |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | སྒྲོལ་མ། |
| Pronunciation | DOL-mah |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bhutan, China |
Meaning and origin of Dolma
Dolma is the Tibetan name for Tara, written sgrol ma and meaning 'liberator' or 'saviouress'. Tara is a female bodhisattva said to rescue beings from fear and danger, and she appears in many forms, most famously Green Tara and White Tara. Dolma is one of the most common names for Tibetan girls and is often combined, as in Tsering Dolma or Pema Dolma.
Is Dolma a Buddhist name?
Dolma is a Buddhist name. Tara is among the most loved figures in Tibetan Buddhism, and her prayer of twenty-one praises is recited daily by many families.
How popular is Dolma?
Very common among Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist women.
Gifts with the name Dolma
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Spellings and variants of Dolma
Names similar to Dolma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dolma mean?
Dolma means 'Tara; she who liberates'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Dolma a Buddhist name?
Dolma is a Buddhist name. Tara is among the most loved figures in Tibetan Buddhism, and her prayer of twenty-one praises is recited daily by many families.
How do you pronounce Dolma?
Dolma is pronounced DOL-mah.
Is Dolma a boy or girl name?
Dolma is usually a girl name.