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Lobsang

Male

« Lobsang is a male given name of Tibetan origin, composed of "lo" meaning 'world' and "bsang" meaning 'offering', translating to 'offering to the world'. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Lobsang is a male given name of Tibetan origin. It is composed of two elements: "lo" which means "world", and "bsang" which means "offering". Therefore, the name Lobsang translates to "offering to the world". The name Lobsang has a rich history in Tibet, with several notable figures bearing this name. One of the most famous is Lobsang Rampa, born as Cyril Henry Hoskin, an Englishman who claimed to have lived as a Tibetan lama named Lobsang Rampa. His books about his supposed experiences as Lobsang Rampa became quite popular in the mid-20th century. Another notable figure with the name Lobsang is Lobsang Phuntsok, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar who was imprisoned by Chinese authorities for his political activism during the Cultural Revolution. He later became a major figure in the Tibetan exile community in India. In recent years, the name Lobsang has gained some popularity outside of Tibet, particularly among those interested in Tibetan culture and Buddhism. It is considered a strong and unique name that carries with it a sense of spiritual significance and historical importance.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Lobsang since 1880

Total births
11
Total since 1880
Peak year
2015
6 births
in 2015
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100% ↘
vs previous 5 years