Sangmu
Sangmu is a Buddhist girl name of Tibetan origin, meaning “Good woman; noble, excellent lady”.
| Meaning | Good woman; noble, excellent lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tibetan |
| Written as | བཟང་མོ |
| Pronunciation | SAHNG-moo |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Nepal, Bhutan, China, India |
Meaning and origin of Sangmu
Sangmu is a spelling of the Tibetan bzang mo, more often written Sangmo or Zangmo. Bzang means 'good, excellent, noble' and mo is a feminine ending, so the name means 'good' or 'noble woman'; the old gloss 'kind heart' is a loose paraphrase. It frequently appears in longer names such as Tsering Sangmo or Pema Sangmo. The spelling Sangmu is common in Nepal and among Sherpa and Tamang families.
Is Sangmu a Buddhist name?
Like many Tibetan names, Sangmu is usually given by a lama and expresses a Buddhist ideal of goodness. It is used across Tibetan, Bhutanese and Himalayan Buddhist communities.
How popular is Sangmu?
Common among Tibetans and Himalayan Buddhists; rare elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Sangmu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sangmu mean?
Sangmu means 'Good woman; noble, excellent lady'. It is of Tibetan origin.
Is Sangmu a Buddhist name?
Like many Tibetan names, Sangmu is usually given by a lama and expresses a Buddhist ideal of goodness. It is used across Tibetan, Bhutanese and Himalayan Buddhist communities.
How do you pronounce Sangmu?
Sangmu is pronounced SAHNG-moo.
Is Sangmu a boy or girl name?
Sangmu is usually a girl name.