Soumya
Soumya is a Hindu unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Gentle, calm, pleasant”.
| Meaning | Gentle, calm, pleasant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सौम्य |
| Pronunciation | SOHM-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Soumya
Soumya comes from Sanskrit saumya, an adjective formed from Soma, the moon. Something saumya has the cool, mild qualities of moonlight, so the word came to mean gentle, placid and agreeable. As a name it is used for boys in Bengal and parts of North India and very often for girls in South India, where it is also spelled Sowmya. A well-known bearer is the physician Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of the World Health Organization.
Is Soumya a Hindu name?
Soumya is a Hindu name rooted in the moon's mild nature; Saumya is also listed among the many names of the goddess and appears as an epithet of benign deities. Planetary lore calls Mercury (Budha) saumya, the son of the moon.
How popular is Soumya?
Common across India; mostly a girl's name in the south and a unisex name in Bengal.
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Spellings and variants of Soumya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soumya mean?
Soumya means 'Gentle, calm, pleasant'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Soumya a Hindu name?
Soumya is a Hindu name rooted in the moon's mild nature; Saumya is also listed among the many names of the goddess and appears as an epithet of benign deities. Planetary lore calls Mercury (Budha) saumya, the son of the moon.
How do you pronounce Soumya?
Soumya is pronounced SOHM-yah.
Is Soumya a boy or girl name?
Soumya is used for both boys and girls.