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Escape of the 14th Dalai Lama from Tibet
March 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet, together with members of his family and his government. They fled the Chinese authorities, who were
Dalai Lama's escape from China
Dalai_Lama's_escape_from_China
Spiritual leader of Tibet since 1940
designed to prevent China from playing any role." Afterwards in 1939, at the age of four, the Dalai Lama was taken in a procession of lamas to Lhasa. Former
14th_Dalai_Lama
Head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
and teachers such as the Dalai Lamas. The Book of Kadam, the main text of the Kadampa school from which the 1st Dalai Lama hailed, is said to have laid
Dalai_Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibet from 1697 to 1706
The 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso (Tibetan: ཚངས་དབྱངས་རྒྱ་མཚོ, Wylie: tshangs-dbyangs rgya-mtsho) (1 March 1683 – after 1706) was recognized as the
6th_Dalai_Lama
Spiritual and political leader of Tibet from 1642 to 1682
Mongolian name "Dalai" in the process by which action his lineage became known as the "Dalai Lamas" and he became the 3rd Dalai Lama. His two predecessors
5th_Dalai_Lama
Palace in Lhasa, Tibet
traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959. Part of the "Historic Ensemble
Norbulingka
1950–1951 annexation in Asia
of China (PRC) after the government of Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement which the 14th Dalai Lama ratified on 24 October 1951. The Chinese government
1951 Chinese annexation of Tibet
1951_Chinese_annexation_of_Tibet
Uprising in Lhasa, Tibet against China
of China planned to arrest the Dalai Lama. Over the next ten days, the demonstrations evolved from expressions of support for the 14th Dalai Lama to demands
1959_Tibetan_uprising
Tibetan regent and Buddhist monk (1874–1952)
the 14th Dalai Lama in 1958 (or 1957), about a year before the latter's escape to India. Even though the 3rd Taktra's negative portrait in China, the 4th
3rd_Taktra_Rinpoche
Tibetan government-in-exile based in India
community. The 14th Dalai Lama formally rescinded the 1951 17 Point Agreement with China in early March 1959, as he was escaping Tibet for India. On 29
Central Tibetan Administration
Central_Tibetan_Administration
Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama—the spiritual leader of the Gelug school, the major school of Tibetan Buddhism—who, before fleeing China during the 1959 Tibetan
Buddhism_in_China
1997 American film
Chinese 'Amban' Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Ingrid Harrer Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, 14 years old Sonam Wangchuk as Dalai Lama
Seven Years in Tibet (1997 film)
Seven_Years_in_Tibet_(1997_film)
Independence movement in China
Tibetan program after the 1972 visit by Richard Nixon to China. Later in the 1970s, the 14th Dalai Lama, who had backed it since 1961, also withdrew his support
Tibetan_independence_movement
Tibetan spiritual leader (1924–1981)
radically with the 1950 takeover by China. The Karmapa, along with the Dalai Lama, government officials, and other high lamas, attended talks in Beijing to
16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje
16th_Karmapa,_Rangjung_Rigpe_Dorje
the region was dominated by the Dalai Lamas with the support from the Qing dynasty established by the Manchus in China. The Kangxi Emperor of the Qing
History_of_Tibet
1997 film directed by Martin Scorsese
14th mindstream emanation of the Dalai Lama. After a vision by Reting Rinpoche (the regent of Tibet) several lamas disguised as servants discover a promising
Kundun
Anti-Chinese government covert operation
program ended after President Nixon visited China to establish closer relations in 1972. The Dalai Lama criticized the cessation of the program, declaring
CIA_Tibetan_program
Former de facto state in East Asia
ratified the Dalai and Panchen Lamas, created joint rule by aristocrats and high lamas and elevated the Dalai Lama above the nobles. From 1728, the ..
Tibet_(1912–1951)
Political violence and inter-ethnic tensions in Tibet
49th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising Day, when the 14th Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet. The protests and demonstrations spread spontaneously to
2008_Tibetan_unrest
Monk and founder of Tibetan Buddhist Institute
Abbot" China portal Asia portal Tibetan Buddhism Gelug List of Dalai Lamas Panchen Lama History of Tibet List of rulers of Tibet 14th Dalai Lama "Tibetan
Kyabje_Rinpoche
retroactively). The Dalai Lamas are said to be the reincarnates of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteśvara. It was when the 5th Dalai Lama Ngawang Lobsang
Protests and uprisings in Tibet since 1950
Protests_and_uprisings_in_Tibet_since_1950
Tibetan history from 1720-1912
this authority was weak. After the death of the 8th Dalai Lama, Jamphel Gyatso in 1804, the Dalai Lamas did not exercise any real power for the next 70 years
Tibet_under_Qing_rule
Book about Heinrich Harrer
Jahre in Tibet. Mein Leben am Hofe des Dalai Lama (Seven years in Tibet. My life at the court of the Dalai Lama); 1954 in English) is an autobiographical
Seven_Years_in_Tibet
Chinese colonies in Tibet
(PRC) annexed Central Tibet between 1950 and 1951. After the Dalai Lama's escape from China in 1959, the PRC established the Tibet Autonomous Region in
Chinese_settlements_in_Tibet
1924 Anglo-Tibetan diplomatic controversy
Revolution, which established the Republic of China in 1912, China withdrew from Tibet. The Dalai Lama returned to Lhasa and Britain briefly supplied
Affair_of_the_Dancing_Lamas
Brother of the 14th Dalai Lama (1928–2025)
armed Tibetan rebels against China. Thondup helped to negotiate the Dalai Lama's safe passage to India following his escape from Lhasa in 1959. After US support
Gyalo_Thondup
Fortress in Lhasa, Tibet
It was formerly the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, and from 1649 until 1959 served as the Dalai Lamas' residence. The palace complex became a museum
Potala_Palace
Tibetan dynasty (1565–1642)
power over Tibet. The family was generally opposed to the Gelugpa and Dalai Lamas, whose power meanwhile increased in Ü. The Tsangpa ruler Karma Tensung
Tsangpa
Form of Tibetan government
[ˈkɑ̃̀tɛ̃̀ ˈpʰóʈɑ̀ŋ]; Chinese: 甘丹頗章; pinyin: Gāndān Pōzhāng) was the Tibetan system of government established by the 5th Dalai Lama in 1642, when the Oirat
Ganden_Phodrang
District of Arunachal Pradesh in India
[citation needed] When the current Dalai Lama (14th Dalai Lama) fled from Tibet in 1959 to escape from the Chinese army, he crossed into India on 30 March
Tawang_district
Tibetan guerrilla group
People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. After the 1959 Tibetan uprising, they assisted the flight of the 14th Dalai Lama to India, and the leader of the
Chushi_Gangdruk
Tibetan people residing outside Tibet
uprising in Lhasa. The first wave followed the March 1959 escape by the 14th Dalai Lama from Lhasa to Himachal Pradesh, India, before he eventually settled
Tibetan_diaspora
Indian administrator, diplomat (1926-2020)
the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Har Mander Singh played a key role in coordinating the Dalai Lama's safe passage
Har_Mander_Singh
Female Tibetan Buddhist deity
the 1st Dalai Lama in a vision "that she would protect the reincarnation lineage of the Dalai Lamas."[citation needed] Since the 2nd Dalai Lama, who formalised
Palden_Lhamo
Yojana (April 30, 1996). "CHINA-TIBET: Dalai Lama Photos Banned From Monasteries, Hotels". Inter Press Service. Archived from the original on October 22
Antireligious campaigns in China
Antireligious_campaigns_in_China
1951 agreement between the Chinese and Tibetan governments
from the U.S. perspective, charges of Chinese Communist aggression would have little resonance if the Dalai Lama returned to Lhasa and ratified the agreement
Seventeen_Point_Agreement
Tibetan Buddhism tulku lineage dispute
the Chinese Communist Party is an ongoing directive to halt the recognition of high tulkus and control the naming of Dalai Lamas, Panchen Lamas, Karmapas
Karmapa_controversy
by Chinese forces, leading to the flight of the 14th Dalai Lama and some 100,000 other Tibetans to India. In the aftermath of the revolt, Chinese authorities
Terrorism_in_China
Political debate
the Dalai Lamas in Tibet was influenced by external powers, with the title "Dalai" originating from the Mongols. Since the 18th century, Chinese authorities
Tibetan_sovereignty_debate
During the 1959 Tibetan uprising, the 14th Dalai Lama escaped to northern India for fear of being captured by Chinese forces. He formed the Central Tibetan
History of Tibet (1950–present)
History_of_Tibet_(1950–present)
Form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet and globally
successive Gelug tulku lineages of the Dalai Lamas and Panchen Lamas maintained regional control of Tibet from the mid-17th to mid-20th centuries. The
Tibetan_Buddhism
Town in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Dalai Lama reached in his escape from China on 31 March 1959. During the Sino-Indian war of 1962, Tawang was briefly under Chinese control, but China
Tawang
Commemoration of the 10 March 1959 Tibetan uprising
thousands of Tibetan deaths, and the escape from China of the temporal and spiritual leader of Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama, disguised as a soldier, on March
Tibetan_Uprising_Day
the mineral resources of the republic and a permanent end to Mongolian-Chinese geopolitical intrigues in the region. This process culminated in the absorption
List of wars involving the United States in the 20th century
List_of_wars_involving_the_United_States_in_the_20th_century
Mongol Khoshut ruler and king of Tibet
summoned a clerical meeting and asked the lamas to disavow the Dalai Lama as an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara. The lamas, however, refused to agree and stated
Lha-bzang_Khan
Tibetan-American Kalmyk Buddhist lama (1901–1983)
the Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet, spearheaded a two decade long undertaking to lift political proscriptions on US visits by the 14th Dalai Lama, opened
Ngawang_Wangyal
Tibetan aristocrat and politician (1914–2011)
ISBN 978-7-5085-0937-2, p. 18: "The Lhalu family has produced two Dalai Lamas - the 8th and the 12th Dalai Lama – as well as numerous reincarnated soul boys." Anna
Lhalu_Tsewang_Dorje
Ethnic group in Qinghai, China
all the Dalai Lama V's enemies in 1637–1642. He was enthroned by the Dalai Lama as Khan of Tibet. His grandson and second successor Gonchug Dalai Khan (1669–98)
Upper_Mongols
Gelug Tibetan Buddhist leader (1933–2012)
a householder, took a wife and had two children. When the 14th Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet in 1959, Jampal Namdol did also, fearing that his identity
9th_Jebtsundamba_Khutughtu
Buddhist Vajrayana master, scholar, poet, and teacher (1910–1991)
teachings. He taught many eminent teachers, including the 14th Dalai Lama. After the Chinese invasion of Tibet, his personal effort was crucial in the preservation
Dilgo_Khyentse
lené) of the Ganden Phodrang, the early Dalai Lamas' residence at Drepung Monastery, outside Lhasa, Tibet. From around or before the age of 20 he became
Sonam_Rapten
Tibetan Gelugpa lama (1901–1981)
Lama and a direct disciple of Pabongkhapa Déchen Nyingpo. He succeeded Ling Rinpoche as the junior tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama when the Dalai Lama was
Trijang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso
Trijang_Lobsang_Yeshe_Tenzin_Gyatso
hill region. It was established on 2 October 1959, following the Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet. The production of Tibetan handicrafts is the centre's main
Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
Tibetan_Refugee_Self-Help_Centre
2012 Swiss film
children and Dolma, a widowed Tibetan woman, through the Chinese border controls to the Dalai Lama's residence towards Himachal Pradesh state in Northern
Escape_from_Tibet
Tibetan politician
of the Dalai Lama for discussions with the Chinese government, citing their "frustration" with the lack of a positive response from the Chinese authorities
Lodi_Gyari
Village in Arunachal Pradesh, India
with China. Zemithang was the first point in India that the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in India as he fled China for India in 1959 following the Chinese occupation
Zemithang
1991 Canadian film
short documentary film about efforts of Tibetans in exile, led by the Dalai Lama, to free their homeland and preserve their heritage. Directed by Anne
A_Song_for_Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist gompa in Lhasa, Tibet, China
the Tai Situpa, the Dalai Lama and China's governmental offices, he was enthroned at Tsurphu and resided there until he escaped from Tibet to India in 2000
Tsurphu_Monastery
Debate about serfdom before 1951
Chinese government portrays Tibet from 1912 to 1951 as a feudal society, with 95 percent of Tibetans under serfdom, and the 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas
Tibet_serfdom_controversy
Chinese official and bannerman (1845–1911)
1909 Chinese troops were sent to operate on the Sichuan frontier against certain insurgent lamas, whom they handled severely. When the Dalai Lama attempted
Zhao_Erfeng
Tibetan Buddhist tulku (1940–2013)
will be due to the kindness of this lama." A group of lamas from Dolma Lhakang, therefore, requested guidance from the 16th Karmapa as to how to locate
Akong_Rinpoche
Tibetan-born Scottish Buddhist lama
reluctant but diligent scholar under a succession of lamas, but his studies were interrupted by the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Jamdrak set off with
Yeshe_Losal
Austrian mountaineer and author (1912–2006)
the Dalai Lama said Heinrich Harrer Will Always be Remembered by the Tibetan People". Central Tibetan Administration. 10 January 2006. Archived from the
Heinrich_Harrer
Reporting on the Dalai Lama's escape to India." Peter Jackson. Reuters. 27 February 2009.Witness: Reporting on the Dalai Lama's escape to India| Reuters
Timeline_of_Tibetan_history
Hungarian adventurer and fraudster
politician and spy, Nazi collaborator, Buddhist abbot in China, and self-proclaimed Dalai Lama. Ignácz Trebitsch (Hungarian: Trebitsch Ignác(z)) was born
Ignaz_Trebitsch-Lincoln
Charitable institution based in India
studies, and then he died the next day from unknown causes on 28 October. The 14th Dalai Lama soon after escaping Tibet and arriving in India re-established
Men-Tsee-Khang
Tibetan resistance fighter
is Taring Dzasa's cousin." After the escape of the Dalai Lama, the idea of any further battle with the Chinese Communist troops was abandoned. Andrug
Shangri_Lhagyal
Chinese writer and political critic
letter called on the Chinese authorities to reconcile the Chinese Communist Party and Guomindang, and have dialogue with the Dalai Lama, the exiled head of
Wang_Xizhe
Dalai Lama's rule, known as the "strong man of Tibet". Kunphela was arrested and exiled after the death of the Dalai Lama in 1933. He later escaped to
Thubten_Kunphela
Tibetan religious teacher and leader (1925–2025)
retreat until 1960. After the 1959 Tibetan uprising, many lamas, including the 14th Dalai Lama and Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, 16th Karmapa, along with numerous
Lopön_Tenzin_Namdak
Tibetan Monastery in Sa'gya, Tibet
After the 10 March 1959 Lhasa uprising to protect the 14th Dalai Lama from the Communist Chinese People's Liberation Army, the majority of Sakya Monastery's
Sakya_Monastery
American politician (1923–2016)
and lamas which began in the mid-1950s. He told the Anchorage Daily News, "I guess it was the greatest adventure I ever had." In 2006, the Dalai Lama bestowed
Lowell_Thomas_Jr.
the Dalai Lama as a spiritual leader; the expulsion of unapproved monks from monasteries; forced recitation of patriotic scripts supporting China; restriction
Human_rights_in_China
American diplomat and Sinologist (1854–1914)
[6] [7] China's Intercourse with Korea from the XVth Century To 1895 (1905) Diplomatic Audiences at the Court of China (1905) The Dalai Lamas of Lhasa
William_Woodville_Rockhill
Tibetan lama and teacher (1941–2026)
Tulku, the incarnation of Radha Phuntsok, one of the four Tulkus (incarnate Lamas) of Benchen Monastery. The Four Benchen Tulkus are: Chime Tulku (born 1991
Chime_Rinpoche
Tibetan doctor (1927–2019)
Tibetan doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine, and served the 14th Dalai Lama from 1961 to 1980. In 2018, the Indian government honoured him with the
Yeshi_Dhonden
Khan of the Dzungar Khanate
the age of 7, Galdan was sent to Lhasa to be educated as a lama under the 5th Dalai Lama at Tashilhunpo Monastery. He spent 20 years studying Buddhist
Galdan_Boshugtu_Khan
Historic bridge and river crossing near Lhasa, Tibet
Dalai Lama decided to seek refuge in India. His general Tsarong fought a skirmish against the Chinese here, holding their advances allowing the Dalai
Chushul_Chakzam
probably – the Dalai Lama was in the very highest position. The middle division contained a large portion of the population and ranged from minor government
Social_class_in_Tibet
Manchu nobleman and general
1790, the Nepalese Gurkha army invaded Tibet and the 8th Dalai Lama, Jamphel Gyatso, escaped from Lhasa and appealed to the Qing government for help. The
Fuk'anggan
Largest subgroup of Mongol people
Arslang against the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Arslang switched sides and supported the Dalai Lama. The dGe-lugs-pa hierarch, the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–82), summoned
Khalkha_Mongols
and 1960s. The Chinese government places strict limitations on the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Public prayers for the 14th Dalai Lama are banned, and
Human_rights_in_Tibet
UK film investment and production company
ABOVE THE TRENCHES". asa-uk.tv. Retrieved 7 June 2020. An Officer and his Holliness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile at IMDb Official website
Red_Rock_Entertainment
Claimant to the title of 17th Karmapa
for his future task as the successor of the Dalai Lama. In 1999, at the age of 14, the Karmapa escaped Chinese-controlled Tibet during the winter, traveling
Ogyen_Trinley_Dorje
Traditional region of Tibet
Lhasa with the Chinese army in February 1910 in order to gain control of Tibet and establish direct Chinese rule. The 13th Dalai Lama escaped to British India
Kham
of the Gelugpa school became known as Dalai Lamas. Altan Khan also bestowed the title Ochirdara (Очирдар, from Sanskr. Vajradhara) to Sonam Gyatso. Altan
Buddhism_in_Mongolia
Tibetan scholar, calligrapher, and author (1942–2018)
under Geshe Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen. In 1959, he escaped from Tibet, after the invasion along with the 14th Dalai Lama. He was separated from his parents
Losang_Thonden
Tibetan Lama (1904–1987)
the first head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, by the 14th Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in the early 1960s, in India. He
Dudjom_Jigdral_Yeshe_Dorje
1634–1758 Oirat Khanate in Dzungaria
united in the Junggar Basin in Dzungaria. In 1678, Galdan received from the Dalai Lama the title of Boshogtu Khan, making the Dzungars the leading tribe
Dzungar_Khanate
Tibetan Buddhist master and writer (1939–1987)
Akong Tulku called the Young Lamas Home School in Dalhousie, India. After seeking endorsement from the 14th Dalai Lama, they were appointed its spiritual
Chögyam_Trungpa
the Lahaul, Spiti and Kinnaur valleys. After the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, escaped from Tibet with his followers in 1959 and took refuge in India
Buddhism_in_Himachal_Pradesh
Relations between Tibet and India
14th Dalai Lama escaped from Lhasa to India after the 1959 Tibetan uprising, when Tibet rescinded its Seventeen Point Agreement with PRC China. The Tibetan
India–Tibet_relations
Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar (1938–2010)
conference of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, convened by the 14th Dalai Lama. Spiritual leaders of the Kagyu, the Sakya and the Gelug traditions attended
Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Khenchen_Palden_Sherab_Rinpoche
In Tibet
or lamas, but major decisions were confirmed and implemented only after consultation with Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok. In 1987, the 10th Panchen Lama bestowed
Larung_Gar_Buddhist_Academy
Tibetan politician (1938–2025)
Jeremy (9 March 2000). "China says Dalai Lama manipulating escaped lama". Daily News. Reuters. p. 10. "China says vanished Panchen Lama 'happy'". BBC News
Raidi
Deemed university in Varanasi, India
Tibet and China was legally disavowed by Tibet in 1959, as the March 1959 Tibetan uprising in Lhasa commenced. The 14th Dalai Lama escaped to India and
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies
Central_Institute_of_Higher_Tibetan_Studies
Imperial complex in China
by the Dalai Lama Recently, Chinese archaeologists have announced that they have found the ruins of an ancient Chinese palace in Dadiwan. China portal
Chinese_palace
Tibetan Buddhist philosopher (born 1958)
2018 it was announced that Geshe Tashi Tsering had been asked by the Dalai Lama to become abbot of Sera Mey Monastic University in India. He was enthroned
Tashi Tsering (Jamyang Buddhist Centre)
Tashi_Tsering_(Jamyang_Buddhist_Centre)
Tibetan politician (1902–1974)
pro-Kuomintang and pro-Republic of China, anti-feudal, anti-communist. He believed in overthrowing the Dalai Lama's feudal regime and driving British imperialism
Pandatsang_Rapga
Uprising against Qing rule in Tibet
Dalai Lama for advice. While the Tibetan government deliberated the streets of Lhasa broke into a storm of riots. Immediately after his escape from the
Lhasa_riot_of_1750
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Spanish
Spanish : habitational name from any of several places called Lomas or Las Lomas, named with the form of loma ‘hill’, or topographic name for someone who lived by a hill.English : variant of Loomis.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Soft to the touch, Pure silk, Tender woman
Male
Irish
Modern form of Irish Gaelic Séamus, SÉAMAS means "supplanter."
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Hindu
Most Love
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Thai/Siamese
Thai name LAMAI means "soft."
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Scottish
Crooked.
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Nallavan
Girl/Female
Muslim
Hail
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Muslim
Brilliancy
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Indian
Soft to the touch, Pure silk, Tender woman
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A Mufti of baghdad, Ibn ahma
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English
Variant spelling of English Dahlia, DALIA means "dahlia flower" or "valley flower."
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Dutch
Dutch : variant of Krom.English : possibly a variant of Croom.
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English
English : variant spelling of Frome.German : from a short form of a personal name composed with Middle High German vrom, vrum ‘valiant’, ‘steadfast’ (see Frommelt).
Girl/Female
Indian
A diamond
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places so called from the rivers on which they stand, or simply a name for someone living beside a river of this name, which is probably cognate with Welsh ffraw ‘fair’, ‘fine’, ‘brisk’. Compare Frampton.
Boy/Male
Indian
A Mufti of baghdad, Ibn ahma
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English
English : topographic name from Middle English slape ‘slippery, miry place’, or a habitational name from any of the places named with this word (Old English slǣp), as for example Slape in Dorset or Sleap in Shropshire.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of various places in England and southern Scotland, for example in North Yorkshire near Bedale, in the Lowlands near Biggar, and in Suffolk, so named with Old English snæp ‘area of boggy land’. In Sussex the dialect term snape is still used of boggy, uncultivable land.
Male
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 Anglicized form of Hebrew Adlay, ADLAI means "justice of God." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David's herds.Â
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