Meaning & use
Soham
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Meanings
proper nounproperBritish
A town in Cambridgeshire, eastern England.
Grammar: Capitalized; no article: 'I live in Soham.'
Patterns
- in Soham
- near Soham
Soham is a small town near Cambridge.
She grew up in Soham, Cambridgeshire.
The train stops at Soham station.
proper nounproper
A male given name, common in India and among Indian families.
Grammar: Capitalized; used as a name: 'Soham is my friend.'
Patterns
- called Soham
- named Soham
Soham is a popular name in West Bengal.
My cousin Soham lives in London.
Soham won the spelling competition.
noununcountablereligionIndian
A Hindu mantra or meditation phrase meaning 'I am that' or 'that am I'.
Grammar: Used without 'a' or 'the' when referring to the practice: 'They chant Soham.'
Patterns
- chant Soham
- the Soham mantra
In meditation, practitioners repeat Soham silently.
The teacher explained the meaning of Soham.
Soham is linked to the breath in some traditions.
Common combinations
- Soham station
- We got off at Soham station.
- Soham, Cambridgeshire
- Soham, Cambridgeshire, is a quiet town.
- the Soham mantra
- The Soham mantra is used in yoga classes.
- named Soham
- They named their son Soham.
Commonly confused: Soham or Sohum?
Soham vs Sohum
A less common spelling of the same name or mantra; 'Soham' is the usual form.
Practice
How is 'Soham' usually pronounced in English?
Choose one answer.
The stress falls on the first syllable and the 'o' is long: /ˈsoʊhæm/. The other options place stress or vowels incorrectly.
Make it your own
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