Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Som

“The moon; also a name associated with the Hindu lunar deity”

About the name Som

Meaning
The moon; also a name associated with the Hindu lunar deity
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
S
Name number
2

Numerology of Som

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Som

Purva Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “So” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityAja Ekapada, the one-footed fire
SymbolThe front legs of a cot

Idealistic, intense and spiritual. Traditionally linked with deep thought and a passion for causes.

All Purva Bhadrapada names
Som starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Som

What does the name Som mean?

Som means "The moon; also a name associated with the Hindu lunar deity" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Som a boy or a girl name?

Som is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Som match?

The name Som starts with the syllable "So", which is a naming syllable of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Som?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Som adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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