At a Glance
- Meaning
- Infatuation, delusional attachment
- Origin
- Sanskrit (uncertain form)
- Pronunciation
- MOH-hum
Moham is a Sanskrit (uncertain form) name meaning “infatuation, delusional attachment”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Love — Tender Picks Across Every Language.
Meaning & Origin of Moham
Meaning: Infatuation, delusional attachment.
Origin: Sanskrit (uncertain form).
A common claim: "love, infatuation" Actually: The underlying Sanskrit term moha more precisely means 'delusion' or 'illusory attachment,' regarded as a negative mental affliction in Hindu/Buddhist philosophy, not straightforward romantic love.
How to Pronounce Moham
MOH-humIPA /ˈmoːhəm/
Popularity of Moham
Moham doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Moham
Similar Names
Priyam · Anbumani · Upendo · Inbam · Pendo · Inba
