Nyima

Nyima is a Tibetan given name and place name. In Tibetan, nyima means “sun,” and the name is used across Tibetan-speaking communities. It is transliterated in various ways, including Nyima, Nima, or Nimah, depending on the language system and regional pronunciation. The name can be given to individuals of any gender and is common in areas with Tibetan cultural influence.

As a personal name, Nyima is widely found among Tibetan communities in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China as well as in neighboring regions with Tibetan populations. It appears in various cultural, religious, and social contexts and is one of several traditional Tibetan names derived from natural elements.

Nyima County refers to a county in Nagqu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The county seat is Nyima Town. Located on the northern Tibetan Plateau, the area features high elevation and expansive grasslands, with livestock husbandry—especially yaks and sheep—forming a central part of the local economy. The region experiences a harsh, cold climate and a relatively short growing season, with rural communities traditionally engaged in nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoral practices. Infrastructure and accessibility connect Nyima County with the wider Nagqu area and provincial transport networks.

See also: Nima, a variant spelling that may refer to other places or people. The term Nyima may also be encountered in broader discussions of Tibetan names and toponyms.