Name meaning
Phurba
means “Thursday; ritual dagger”
- Origin
- Tibetan
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Tibetan, Bhutanese, Sherpa
- Say it
- POOR-bah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
Save on PinterestPhurba giftsThe story of Phurba
Phurba is the Tibetan name for Thursday, the day of Jupiter, and also for a three-sided ritual dagger. It is a common Sherpa name for boys born on a Thursday.
Roots
From Tibetan phur bu (Thursday).
Where it is used
A Sherpa day name.
Phurba name FAQ
What does the name Phurba mean?
Phurba means “Thursday; ritual dagger”. From Tibetan phur bu (Thursday).
Where does the name Phurba come from?
Phurba is of Tibetan origin. Today it is used in Tibetan, Bhutanese, Sherpa families.
How do you pronounce Phurba?
Phurba is usually pronounced POOR-bah.
Is Phurba a boy's or a girl's name?
Phurba is mostly masculine.
Phurba name gifts
We make Phurba gifts on request: mugs, shirts, pillows, blankets, wall art and more, with exactly this spelling.
Put your Phurba design on a product. Choose font and colors above, then pick a product. It opens on Zazzle with your design already on it.
🛍️ Put my design on 25 products⬇️ Download & print it yourself
Request a Phurba giftAll gift ideas
Every name art on this site is free. If yours made you smile, you can support the project.
Names that also mean “thursday”
More Tibetan names
Names like Phurba
Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.