👦 Sonam — Name Meaning & Origin

Sonam

“Merit; Fortunate”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginTibetan
ReligionBuddhist
Used inNepal, India, China, Bhutan · Koshi, Sikkim, Tibet
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada (pada 2) · syllable “So”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters5 · starts with S
Popularity★★★☆☆

More names like Sonam

Names similar to Sonam

Names with a similar meaning

Sibling name ideas for Sonam

Sister names starting with S:

Brother names:

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Sonam?

Sonam means "Merit; Fortunate" (Tibetan origin).

Is Sonam a boy or girl name?

Sonam is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Sonam from?

Sonam is used as a Buddhist name in Nepal, India, China, Bhutan.

What is the rashi of the name Sonam?

By its first syllable "So", Sonam belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Sonam?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Sonam adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

← Find more baby names