Boy name
Maman name meaning
“safe, peaceful”
Maman is a masculine name commonly linked to Aman through Sundanese nickname formation. In that derivation, it means “safe” or “peaceful,” following the word aman, borrowed from Arabic amān, meaning “safety.” The form Maman can arise through sound repetition applied to the related name Aman.
What does Maman mean?
Safe, peaceful
In Indonesian: aman, tenteram
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 Maman
In Sundanese nickname formation, Maman can derive from Aman through sound repetition. In that derivation it carries the meaning of aman, borrowed from Arabic amān, 'safety'.
Maman in Islam and the Quran
Maman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Maman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Maman a boy’s name?
Yes, Maman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Maman ranks #366 among boy names in our data sample (56 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maman
- Mamun♂Trustworthy, trusted
- Manan♂One who bestows abundant favors
- Mamat♂The praised one
- Marwan♂Hard flint stone
- Makmun♂Trusted, dependable
- Manaf♂Height, elevated standing
- Maha♂♀Great, mighty
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
- Maimun♂♀Fortunate, blessed
- Mara♂♀Bitter
- Madani♂Civic or civilized
- Manap♂High, elevated
Famous people named Maman
- Maman Abdurrahman · b. 1982
- Maman · b. 1980
- Maman Abdurrahman · b. 1980
- Maman Firmansyah
- Maman Imanul Haq · b. 1972
- Maman S. Mahayana · b. 1957
- Maman Firmansjah · b. 1934
- Maman Firmansyah · b. 1961
- Maman H. Soemantri
- Maman Rohman
- Maman S. Tawie · b. 1957
- Maman Suherman · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Maman
What is the meaning of Maman?
Maman means safe, peaceful. In Sundanese nickname formation, Maman can derive from Aman through sound repetition. In that derivation it carries the meaning of aman, borrowed from Arabic amān, 'safety'.
Is Maman a boy’s name?
Yes, Maman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Maman in the Quran?
Maman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Maman have?
Maman has 2 syllables (Ma-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Maman?
Maman ranks #366 among boy names in our data sample (56 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Maman?
Notable people named Maman include Maman Abdurrahman, Maman, Maman Abdurrahman.
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