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Bom

Girl name · Korean

Meaningspring · Korean

Bom is a Korean girl name meaning “spring”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

Smiling baby lying on a pink blanket
hello, little Bom

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Bom

Bom is a girl name of Korean origin meaning “spring”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Bom at school.

Origin:Korean names

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Questions about the name Bom

What does the name Bom mean?

Bom means “spring” and comes from Korean. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tasneem (“spring in paradise”), Tasnim (“spring in paradise”), Caldwell (“cold spring”) and Izumi (“spring, fountain”).

What is the origin of the name Bom?

Bom is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).

Is Bom a boy or girl name?

Bom is a girl name.

What names are similar to Bom?

If you like Bom, you might also like Tasneem, Tasnim, Caldwell and Izumi.

What should I know before naming my baby Bom?

Bom is a Korean girl name meaning “spring”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.