Toponomy—the meaning of place names—can reveal a great deal of information regarding an area’s local ecology, history (both human and nonhuman), and mythology. In Dolpo, for example, the names of pastures have meanings that provide clues as to the area’s ecology (e.g., fauna and flora, topography and natural formations, weather patterns), history, and legends. The table below presents a sampling of pasture names, their meanings, and location.
