Om at a glance
- Meaning
- Sacred sound of creation
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- OM
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Oma, Omie, Omia, Omee, Omye, Omon
Lucky details for Om
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Om is a Sanskrit name meaning “sacred sound of creation”. Parents choose Om for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Om reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Om
What does the name Om mean?
Om means “sacred sound of creation” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Om a boy or girl name?
Om is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Om?
Om is pronounced OM (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Om?
The lucky number for Om is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Om?
Popular short forms include Om.
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