Boy name
Norman name meaning
“person from the north”
Norman is a masculine name from European naming traditions meaning person from the north. It comes from a designation for a northerner or a Norman, built from Germanic elements meaning north and man. The name therefore carries the meaning of that geographical designation.
What does Norman mean?
Person from the north
In Indonesian: orang dari utara
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 Norman
Norman comes from a European name based on a designation for a northerner or a Norman. Its Germanic elements mean north and man.
Name combinations with Norman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Norman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Norman: person from the north
- Paino: born on the Pahing market day
- Satriya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Norman: person from the north
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Pratama: first, earliest
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Norman Banjar
Meaning of each word
- Norman: person from the north
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Norman: person from the north
- Ananto: boundless, endless
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Norman Idaman
Meaning of each word
- Norman: person from the north
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Meaning of each word
- Norman: person from the north
- Bali: offering
- Saputro: a good son
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How to pronounce Norman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦂꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮁᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Norman a boy’s name?
Yes, Norman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Norman ranks #716 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Norman
Famous people named Norman
- Norman Kamaru · b. 1985
- Norman Erikson Pasaribu · b. 1990
- Norman Sasono · b. 1925
- Norman Akyuwen
- Norman Edwin · b. 1955
- Norman Ismail · b. 1974
- Norman Saito
- Norman Arie Prayogo · b. 1982
- Norman Christian Gozalimuda · b. 1979
- Norman Christian Nusantara Bouw · b. 1999
- Norman Fauzi
- Norman Harsono · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Norman
What is the meaning of Norman?
Norman means person from the north. Norman comes from a European name based on a designation for a northerner or a Norman. Its Germanic elements mean north and man.
Is Norman a boy’s name?
Yes, Norman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Norman?
Norman is of European origin.
How many syllables does Norman have?
Norman has 2 syllables (Nor-man) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Norman?
Norman ranks #716 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Norman?
Some ideas: Norman Paino Satriya; Norman Lingga Pratama; Norman Banjar.
Famous people named Norman?
Notable people named Norman include Norman Kamaru, Norman Erikson Pasaribu, Norman Sasono.
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