What origin is the name Hom?

Hom comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Hom?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Hom — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Hom?

Hom starts with the syllable “Ho” (हो), which traditionally belongs to Pushya nakshatra, pada 3, in Kark rashi (Cancer). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Hom

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hom

Hom

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Hom is an Indian unisex name meaning "Sacred fire offering".

Parents who choose Hom pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Sacred fire offering". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Sacred fire offering

Popularity

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Quick answers about Hom

What does Hom mean?

Hom is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Sacred fire offering".

How popular is Hom?

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Brother names that go with Hom

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Hom

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Hom.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ho (हो)
Rashi: Kark (Cancer)
Nakshatra: Pushya, pada 3
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ho” suit babies born in Pushya nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kark rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.