Lhasan
/ˈlɑː.sən/noun
Relating to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, or its people, culture, or dialect.
Did you know?Lhasa’s name comes from Tibetan elements meaning “god” and “place,” which helped give the city its enduring reputation as Tibet’s sacred center.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Tibetan
Tibetan
lha
“god, deity, or celestial being”
Ancient Tibetan
Tibetan
sa
“place, ground, or earth”
Medieval Tibetan
Tibetan
Lha-sa
“place of the gods”
19th Century
English
Lhasa
“The Tibetan city whose name was borrowed into English”
Modern English
English
Lhasan
“Relating to Lhasa or its inhabitants”