Lhakpa
Lhakpa is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Born on Wednesday”.
| Meaning | Born on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ལྷག་པ |
| Pronunciation | LHAHK-pah |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Nepal, China, India, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Lhakpa
Lhakpa is the Tibetan name of the planet Mercury and of Wednesday, the day associated with it. Among Tibetans and Sherpas, many children are named after the day of the week on which they were born, so Lhakpa is given to both boys and girls born on a Wednesday. The mountaineer Lhakpa Sherpa, who holds the women's record for Everest summits, is a famous bearer.
Is Lhakpa a Buddhist name?
Lhakpa belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of weekday names; such names are often given alongside a name bestowed by a lama.
How popular is Lhakpa?
Very common among Sherpa and Tibetan communities.
Gifts with the name Lhakpa
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Spellings and variants of Lhakpa
Names similar to Lhakpa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lhakpa mean?
Lhakpa means 'Born on Wednesday'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Lhakpa a Buddhist name?
Lhakpa belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of weekday names; such names are often given alongside a name bestowed by a lama.
How do you pronounce Lhakpa?
Lhakpa is pronounced LHAHK-pah.
Is Lhakpa a boy or girl name?
Lhakpa is used for both boys and girls.