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Sonam

SOH-nam

ˈsoʊnɑm

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Sonam

Origin: Dzongkha (Bhutan)
Meaning: a Dzongkha and Tibetan name meaning merit or good fortune accumulated through virtuous actions across past lives; reflects the Buddhist concept of karma in which present circumstances are shaped by past deeds; Sonam is considered an auspicious name expressing the hope that a child has been born with sufficient merit to live a meaningful, prosperous, and spiritually progressive life
Gender: unisex

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