Nepali boy name
Om name meaning
ओम
Say it: OM/om/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #119
Meaning of Om
The sacred syllable Om; the primordial sound of the universe.
नेपालीमा: ओम पवित्र अक्षर हो, जसलाई ब्रह्माण्डको आदि ध्वनि मानिन्छ।
About the name Om
With just two letters, Om carries a substantial sacred meaning: the syllable Om, described as the primordial sound of the universe. Its Sanskrit origin and themes of devotion give it a contemplative feeling. Pronounced OM, it has a single, rounded sound and a very compact written form. It is common among boys in our sample, ranking 119th. For parents exploring nearby sounds, Oja and Onam are worth comparing. Their meanings differ, so Om remains a distinct choice for its particular sacred association.
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Om at a glance
| Name | Om |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ओम also ओम्, ओं |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | O · ओ |
| Length | 2 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #119 among boy names (60 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Om
- Om Prakash Sharma
Nepalese politician
- Om Prasad Pun · b. 1942
Nepalese boxer
- Om Prakash Mishra · b. 1954
Nepali jurist
- Om Gurung · b. 1953
Nepalese academic
- Om Bikram Rana
Nepalese police officer
- Om Bhakta Shrestha · b. 1933
former Chief Justice of Nepal (1933-2020)
- Om Prakash Yadav Gulzari
Indian politician
- Om Bikram Bista · b. 1955
Nepalese singer
- Om Devi Malla
Member of Parliament of Nepal
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- Krishna♂कृष्णDark or black
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Ganesh♂गणेशLord of the ganas
- Suresh♂सुरेशLord of the gods
- Bishnu♂विष्णुLord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu…
- Surendra♂सुरेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Shiva♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Mahesh♂महेशGreat lord
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Hari♂हरिRemover of sorrow
- Narayan♂नारायणName of Lord Vishnu
Names that sound like Om
Om in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐌𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒍𑒧 |
| Bengali | ওম |
| Gujarati | ઓમ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀑𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | om |
FAQ about the name Om
What is the meaning of Om?
Om means: The sacred syllable Om; the primordial sound of the universe. (नेपालीमा: ॐ)
Is Om a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Om in Nepali?
Om is written ओम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written ओम् or ओं.
How do you pronounce Om?
Om is pronounced OM (IPA: /om/).
What is the origin of the name Om?
Om is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Om?
Om ranks #119 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Om?
Notable people named Om include Om Prakash Sharma (Nepalese politician); Om Prasad Pun (Nepalese boxer); Om Prakash Mishra (Nepali jurist).