Boy name
Erman name meaning
“whole, universal”
Erman is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning whole or universal. It can shorten Germanic names containing ermen or irmin, elements meaning whole or great. In other naming traditions, including Turkish, the same form can have a different origin, so its interpretation depends on that source.
What does Erman mean?
Whole, universal
In Indonesian: menyeluruh, universal
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Erman
Erman can be a short form of Germanic names containing ermen or irmin, 'whole' or 'great'. In other traditions, including Turkish, the same form can have a different origin.
How to pronounce Erman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮁᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Erman a boy’s name?
Yes, Erman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Erman ranks #1,673 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Erman
Famous people named Erman
- Erman Soeparno · b. 1950
- Erman Harirustaman
- Erman · b. 1971
- Erman Anom
- Erman Anom · b. 1963
- Erman Sawar · b. 1966
- Erman Syahruddin · b. 1950
- H.D. Erman Husein
FAQ about the name Erman
What is the meaning of Erman?
Erman means whole, universal. Erman can be a short form of Germanic names containing ermen or irmin, 'whole' or 'great'. In other traditions, including Turkish, the same form can have a different origin.
Is Erman a boy’s name?
Yes, Erman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Erman have?
Erman has 2 syllables (Er-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Erman?
Erman ranks #1,673 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Erman?
Notable people named Erman include Erman Soeparno, Erman Harirustaman, Erman.
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