Moham: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Moham – 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

Phonetic: MOH-hum   IPA: /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.

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