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Soumya
How to Pronounce Soumya
Pronounced SOHM-yah /ˈsoʊm.jə/Medium
Meaning: Soumya comes from the Sanskrit saumya, meaning 'gentle, mild, pleasant, of good disposition'; it is also linked to soma, the moon and a sacred ritual drink in Vedic tradition, giving the name a soft, luminous quality.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Soumya comes from the Sanskrit saumya, 'gentle, mild, pleasant,' a quality name in wide use across India. It appears in the United States chiefly among South Asian families and reads as a graceful, meaningful heritage choice.
It has stayed rare here, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 2006, holding steady in small numbers through the 2010s. It carries its full, gentle meaning wherever it is given.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Soumya mean?
It is Sanskrit for 'gentle, mild, pleasant, of good disposition.'
How do you pronounce Soumya?
It is said SOHM-yah /ˈsoʊm.jə/, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Soumya a boy or girl name?
Soumya is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Soumya?
It has always been a rare choice in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid 2000s.