པ་སངས།

Pasang

unisexTibetanBuddhist

Pasang is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Born on Friday; Venus”.

MeaningBorn on Friday; Venus
GenderUnisex
OriginTibetan
Written asཔ་སངས།
PronunciationPAH-sahng
TraditionBuddhist
Used inNepal, India, Bhutan, China

Meaning and origin of Pasang

Pasang comes from Tibetan pa sangs, the name of the planet Venus and of Friday, the day it governs. Tibetans and Sherpas often name children after the day of the week on which they were born, so Pasang usually marks a Friday birth. It is used for both boys and girls. Famous bearers include the Sherpa climbers Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Everest, and Pasang Dawa Lama.

Is Pasang a Buddhist name?

Pasang is a Tibetan Buddhist name; weekday names like it are part of Himalayan Buddhist naming custom.

How popular is Pasang?

Very common among Sherpas and Tibetans.

Gifts with the name Pasang

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Spellings and variants of Pasang

Pasang Lhamu

Names similar to Pasang

More Buddhist unisex names

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pasang mean?

Pasang means 'Born on Friday; Venus'. It is of Tibetan origin.

Is Pasang a Buddhist name?

Pasang is a Tibetan Buddhist name; weekday names like it are part of Himalayan Buddhist naming custom.

How do you pronounce Pasang?

Pasang is pronounced PAH-sahng.

Is Pasang a boy or girl name?

Pasang is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.