Indian name meaning
Soham
♂ BoySo·ham · 2 syllables
'I am He' — a name of Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| S | o | h | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Soham carries the name number 2.
About the name Soham
Soham is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “'I am He' — a name of Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is So·ham — 2 syllables. Soham is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soham mean?
Soham means “'I am He' — a name of Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Soham a boy or a girl name?
Soham is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Soham?
Soham is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Soham?
Soham has 2 syllables and is said as So·ham.
What is the numerology number of the name Soham?
In the Chaldean system, Soham has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Soham a common name in India?
Soham does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Soham?
For a sister to Soham, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Veena all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Soham?
Arham, Shubham, Abraham or Gautham share Soham's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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