Somaly
soh-MAH-lee
Somaly is a girl’s name of Vietnamese origin, meaning “Somaly is a Cambodian name, meaning "female."”, and peaked in popularity in 1986.
What Somaly Means
“Somaly is a Cambodian name, meaning "female."”
The Story of Somaly
A gentle Cambodian name, carrying a profound essence of compassion and resilient strength.
Somaly is a name of Cambodian origin, meaning 'female.' It carries a quiet beauty and a connection to Southeast Asian heritage, a name rooted in cultural significance.
You imagine your daughter as a compassionate soul, her strength tempered with kindness, her resilience shining through in every aspect of her life. This name speaks of a gentle spirit with an unyielding will.
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Numerology
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Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Somaly Mam
Cambodian activist against sex trafficking.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 1986
Total Births
75
First Recorded
1983
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