Dasom
/DAH-SOM/
Pure Korean for "love" — Dasom is the indigenous Korean translation of agape (1 Corinthians 13), particularly favored in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families for its theological warmth without Sino-Korean classical baggage. A name of quiet Christian devotion.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Dasom is a Christian girl name of Korean origin, meaning “Pure Korean for "love" — Dasom is the indigenous Korean translation of agape (1 Corinthians 13), particularly favored in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families for its theological warmth without Sino-Korean classical baggage. A name of quiet Christian devotion.”.
Dasom is a girl's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pure Korean for "love" — Dasom is the indigenous Korean translation of agape (1 Corinthians 13), particularly favored in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families for its theological warmth without Sino-Korean classical baggage. A name of quiet Christian devotion." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Korean, American families, Dasom carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Dasom
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Dasom lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Dasom's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Dasom's saint & feast day →What does Dasom's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Dasom resonates in either tradition.
Dasom's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Dasom's full reading →
Does Dasom go with your family's names?
Dasom breaks into 2 sounds: /DAH-SOM/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Dasom sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Dasom beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Dasom — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Dasom
If Dasom resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Korean families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Love cluster
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Common questions about Dasom
What does the name Dasom mean?
Dasom means "Pure Korean for "love" — Dasom is the indigenous Korean translation of agape (1 Corinthians 13), particularly favored in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families for its theological warmth without Sino-Korean classical baggage. A name of quiet Christian devotion.." It is a girl name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Dasom a boy or girl name?
Dasom is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Dasom?
Dasom is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Dasom a Christian name?
Yes. Dasom is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Dasom mean in Korean?
Dasom originates from Korean, where it means "Pure Korean for "love" — Dasom is the indigenous Korean translation of agape (1 Corinthians 13), particularly favored in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families for its theological warmth without Sino-Korean classical baggage. A name of quiet Christian devotion.."
What are common nicknames for Dasom?
Common short forms of Dasom include Dasomi, Som, Da.
What is the numerology of Dasom?
Dasom has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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