Phurba
Phurba is a Buddhist unisex name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Born on Thursday; Jupiter”.
| Meaning | Born on Thursday; Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | ཕུར་བུ། |
| Pronunciation | POOR-bah |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Nepal, India, Bhutan, China |
Meaning and origin of Phurba
Phurba is the Tibetan name for the planet Jupiter and for Thursday, the day it rules, so Sherpa and Tibetan children born on a Thursday are often called Phurba. It is used for boys and girls. It sounds like phurba, the three-sided ritual dagger of Vajrayana Buddhism, but the two are usually distinguished in Tibetan spelling and the weekday sense is the normal meaning of the name. Many famous Everest climbers bear it.
Is Phurba a Buddhist name?
Phurba is a Buddhist weekday name in the Himalayan tradition; the similar-sounding ritual dagger is a symbol of cutting through obstacles.
How popular is Phurba?
Very common among Sherpa and Tibetan communities.
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Spellings and variants of Phurba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phurba mean?
Phurba means 'Born on Thursday; Jupiter'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Phurba a Buddhist name?
Phurba is a Buddhist weekday name in the Himalayan tradition; the similar-sounding ritual dagger is a symbol of cutting through obstacles.
How do you pronounce Phurba?
Phurba is pronounced POOR-bah.
Is Phurba a boy or girl name?
Phurba is used for both boys and girls.