Nanga Parbat, also known as the naked-mountain is the 9th highest mountain in the world at a height of 8,126 metres (26,660 ft) above sea level. It is the western anchor of the Himalayas. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit words Nagna and Parvata which, when combined, translate to "Naked Mountain". The mountain is known locally by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir meaning "huge mountain". It is one of the 14 eight-thousanders of the world. An immense, dramatic peak rising far above its surrounding terrain, Nanga Parbat is known to be a difficult climb, and has earned the nickname Killer Mountain for its higher number of fatalities of climber.