Som

Som Meaning & Origin

About Som
The name "Som" is of Cambodian origin and has multiple meanings. In Khmer, it means "orange" or "tangerine," symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, "Som" can also be derived from the Sanskrit word "Soma," which refers to the moon or the elixir of immortality. As a name, "Som" often represents qualities such as brightness, positivity, and spiritual significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Som are male.

Som Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/sɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Som in Braille

Here's how to represent Som in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Som in braille

How to Spell the Name Som in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Som using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Som in sign language

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