Lhamo
Lhamo is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Goddess”.
| Meaning | Goddess |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ལྷ་མོ |
| Pronunciation | LHAH-mo |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | China, Nepal, India, Bhutan |
Meaning and origin of Lhamo
Lhamo is the Tibetan word for a goddess, from lha, 'god' or 'divine', with the feminine ending -mo. It is very common as a girl's name and in compounds such as Dolma Lhamo. Palden Lhamo is the fierce protector goddess of Tibet and of the Dalai Lamas. The fourteenth Dalai Lama's birth name was Lhamo Thondup, showing that the name has occasionally been given to boys.
Is Lhamo a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Lhamo refers to female deities, above all Palden Lhamo, guardian of Lhasa; the name invokes divine protection.
How popular is Lhamo?
Very common in Tibetan, Sherpa and Bhutanese communities.
Gifts with the name Lhamo
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Spellings and variants of Lhamo
Names similar to Lhamo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lhamo mean?
Lhamo means 'Goddess'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Lhamo a Buddhist name?
In Tibetan Buddhism Lhamo refers to female deities, above all Palden Lhamo, guardian of Lhasa; the name invokes divine protection.
How do you pronounce Lhamo?
Lhamo is pronounced LHAH-mo.
Is Lhamo a boy or girl name?
Lhamo is usually a girl name.