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Sovann

♂ Boy

Pronounced soh-VAHN /soʊˈvɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Khmer, 'gold' or 'golden,' rooted in the Sanskrit-derived suvarna. A Cambodian name used for boys and sometimes as a unisex element in longer names.Medium

In 30 seconds: A golden name: Sovann is Khmer for 'gold' (said 'soh-VAHN'). Warm, bright, and Cambodian-rooted.
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Origin MediumKhmer
MeaningFrom Khmer, 'gold' or 'golden,' rooted in the Sanskrit-derived suvarna. A Cambodian name used for boys and sometimes as a unisex element in longer names.
U.S. rank (2024)#10727 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sovann is a Khmer name for 'gold,' from the Sanskrit-rooted suvarna. Widely used in Cambodia, it appears as a standalone boy's name and inside longer compound names. Bright and warm (said 'soh-VAHN').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Cambodian families as a heritage pick. Golden, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Sovann means 'gold' or 'golden' in Khmer, tracing to the Sanskrit suvarna - a warm Cambodian name that shines with the idea of something precious (said 'soh-VAHN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sovann — Khmer 'gold'; from Sanskrit suvarna

Variations

SovanSuvann

Nicknames

VannSo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sovann mean?

Sovann is Khmer for 'gold' or 'golden.'

How do you pronounce Sovann?

It's said soh-VAHN /soʊˈvɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sovann a boy or girl name?

Sovann is used chiefly as a boy's name; it also appears in unisex compound names.

How popular is Sovann?

Sovann is common in Cambodia and uncommon for boys in the U.S.

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