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.
The name Lobsang has been used infrequently but consistently over the past two years in the United States. In 2014, there were 5 babies named Lobsang, and this number increased slightly to 6 births in 2015. This shows a steady, albeit modest, popularity of the name Lobsang among parents choosing names for their newborns.