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Om
Pronounced OHM /ΛoΚm/Medium
Meaning: The sacred syllable Aum, primordial sound of the universe and supreme mantra in Hinduism.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Om represents Aum, the foundational sacred sound in Hinduism, regarded as the cosmic vibration from which the universe arises and the most important mantra in worship and meditation. As a given name it draws directly on that profound religious meaning. The variation α»m reflects how the syllable is rendered in other scripts.
It is about as short as a name can be β a single resonant syllable β yet it carries enormous spiritual weight in Indian culture. The Indian actor Om Puri, who worked across Hindi, British and Hollywood cinema, is a notable bearer.
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Om Puri (1950β2017)Indian actor of Hindi, British and Hollywood cinema.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Om mean?
Om is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.
How do you pronounce Om?
It's commonly said OHM /ΛoΚm/.
Is Om a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Om is used as a boy name.
How popular is Om?
In 2024, Om ranked #2161 in the U.S. for boys, with 68 births recorded.