Boy name
Man name meaning
“God's word or commandment”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #2,525
Man is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning God’s word or commandment when used as a short form of Firman. Its meaning follows the Indonesian word firman. This shortening is documented in a study of address terms in Masaran, Madura, providing a specific context for its use.
What does Man mean?
God's word or commandment
In Indonesian: Sabda atau perintah Tuhan
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Origin and cultural usage of Man
Man is documented as a short form of Firman in a study of address terms in Masaran, Madura. In this shortening, its meaning follows Indonesian firman, God's word or commandment.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay, Persian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Madurese |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Man is documented as a nickname in Masaran village, Sumenep Regency, Madura.
Sourcesjournal.uny.ac.id
Name combinations with Man
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Man, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Saputro: a good son
- Gana: group; attendants
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Meaning of each word
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Bara: glowing embers
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
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Man Jalu
Meaning of each word
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
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Meaning of each word
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Man Soekartono
Meaning of each word
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Soekartono: doing good
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Meaning of each word
- Man: God's word or commandment
- Shri: splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Pria: adult man
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How to pronounce Man
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /man/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Man a boy’s name?
Yes, Man is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Man ranks #2,525 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Man
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Man
- Man Arfah
- Man Muhammad Iskandar
FAQ about the name Man
What is the meaning of Man?
Man means God's word or commandment. Man is documented as a short form of Firman in a study of address terms in Masaran, Madura. In this shortening, its meaning follows Indonesian firman, God's word or commandment.
Is Man a boy’s name?
Yes, Man is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Man?
Man is of Indonesian, Malay and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Man have?
Man has 1 syllable (Man) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Man?
Man ranks #2,525 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Man?
Some ideas: Man Saputro Gana; Man Bara Dwikora; Man Jalu.
Famous people named Man?
Notable people named Man include Man Arfah, Man Muhammad Iskandar.
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