What name did the Tibetans give to Everest?

What name did the Tibetans give to Everest?

• A. Jomolungma = goddess, mother of the world
• B. Sagarmatha
• C. Deva-dhunga
• D. Chomolungma

Answer: (A)

Tibetans give Everest a sacred name that translates to goddess and mother of the world. The form Jomolungma literally carries that meaning, highlighting how the mountain is revered as a divine mother figure in Tibetan culture. A closely related Tibetan form, Chomolungma, names the same idea, but the key point is the Tibetan attribution and its meaning. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Everest, and Deva-dhunga isn’t a Tibetan name, so they don’t fit when asking for the Tibetan designation.

Tibetans give Everest a sacred name that translates to goddess and mother of the world. The form Jomolungma literally carries that meaning, highlighting how the mountain is revered as a divine mother figure in Tibetan culture. A closely related Tibetan form, Chomolungma, names the same idea, but the key point is the Tibetan attribution and its meaning. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Everest, and Deva-dhunga isn’t a Tibetan name, so they don’t fit when asking for the Tibetan designation.