Soman

Soman Meaning & Origin

About Soman
The surname Soman is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people of the Nair community in the southern state of Kerala. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "soman" which means "moon" or "moonlight." It is believed to have originated from the ancient practice of naming individuals after celestial bodies or natural elements. The surname Soman signifies a connection to the moon and its associated qualities such as beauty, calmness, and serenity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Soman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Soman: 487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Soman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Soman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/soman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soman in Braille

Here's how to represent Soman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Soman in braille

How to sign the name Soman using Sign Language

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

The name Soman in sign language

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