Boy name
Som name meaning
“pure, unmixed; solid throughout”
Som means “pure, unmixed” or “solid throughout.” It comes from the Turkish word som, which describes material that is solid or free from admixture. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with the expression som altın, “solid gold,” and appears as an element in Somnur.
What does Som mean?
Pure, unmixed; solid throughout
In Turkish: saf, katışıksız; içi dolu
Som describes something solid throughout or a material without admixture. The expression som altın, meaning solid gold, is a particularly familiar Turkish example. As a name it conveys imagery of purity and wholeness; gold is not part of its necessary meaning, since the adjective also applies to other materials.
Origin of the name Som
Som is an inherited Turkish word expressing solidity and purity. The name is explained through the adjective used in expressions such as som altın, ‘solid gold’.
How to pronounce Som
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /som/ |
Is Som a boy’s name?
Yes, Som is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Som does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Som
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
FAQ about the name Som
What is the meaning of Som?
Som means “pure, unmixed; solid throughout”. Som is an inherited Turkish word expressing solidity and purity. The name is explained through the adjective used in expressions such as som altın, ‘solid gold’.
Is Som a boy’s name?
Yes, Som is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Som in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Som nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Som?
Som is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Som have?
Som has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Som?
Som does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm09639 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake