Nepali boy name
Sanam name meaning
सनम
Say it: sa-NAM/sʌnʌm/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #199
Meaning of Sanam
Beloved, dear one; the person one loves.
नेपालीमा: सनम नामको अर्थ प्रियतम वा माया गरिने व्यक्ति हुन्छ।
About the name Sanam
An affectionate choice, Sanam means beloved, dear one or the person one loves. Its Persian origin and love theme give it a tender feeling that speaks directly to a parent’s affection. Five letters form the pronunciation sa-NAM, with a soft start and emphasis at the end. At number 199 among boys in our sample, Sanam is common. If you enjoy its gentle sound, compare Sonam, Sunam and Janam. Their meanings vary, while Janam also has a use as a term of endearment.
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Sanam at a glance
| Name | Sanam |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सनम also सानम, सानाम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
| Commonly used in | Modern |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #199 among boy names (33 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.
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Lal♂लालRed
- Pritam♂प्रितमMost beloved
Names that sound like Sanam
- Sangam♂सङ्गमConfluence, meeting point of rivers
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Sadam♂सद्दामOne who confronts, collides
- Sunam♂♀सुनामGood name
- Sanim♂सनिम
- Sanyam♂संयमSelf-control, restraint, patience
- Sanad♂सनदSupport, reliance
- Sanat♂सनतEternal, ancient
- Sagar♂सागरOcean, sea
- Sanjay♂सञ्जयVictorious, triumphant
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Shyam♂श्यामDark, dusky
Sanam in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑐣𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒢𑒧 |
| Bengali | সনম |
| Gujarati | સનમ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑀦𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | sanam |
FAQ about the name Sanam
What is the meaning of Sanam?
Sanam means: Beloved, dear one; the person one loves. (नेपालीमा: सनम, प्रियतम)
Is Sanam a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Sanam in Nepali?
Sanam is written सनम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सानम or सानाम.
How do you pronounce Sanam?
Sanam is pronounced sa-NAM (IPA: /sʌnʌm/).
What is the origin of the name Sanam?
Sanam is of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Sanam?
Sanam ranks #199 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.