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Nurjaman name meaning

“light of the age”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nurdʒaman/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#2,568

Nurjaman is a masculine name meaning light of the age, commonly linked to Nur Zaman, a combination of Arabic nur, meaning light, and zaman, meaning age. The form Nurjaman reflects a local pronunciation change from z to j, which is represented in the name's spelling.

What does Nurjaman mean?

Light of the age

In Indonesian: cahaya zaman

-man

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 Nurjaman

Probably a local adaptation of Nur Zaman, from Arabic nur ‘light’ and zaman ‘age’. The spelling reflects a local change from z to j.

Linguistic originArabic
Common inSundanese
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withN · Nu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Nurjaman in Islam and the Quran

Nurjaman 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.

Name combinations with Nurjaman

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurjaman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nurjaman Arfa Misbahul

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Arfa: higher, most exalted
    • Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
  • Nurjaman Tarmudji Hadian

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
    • Hadian: guide; one who leads
  • Nurjaman Wildan

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Wildan: boys, young lads
  • Irsyadi Nurjaman Mudatsir

    Meaning of each word

    • Irsyadi: relating to guidance or direction
    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Mudatsir: one wrapped in a cloak
  • Nurjaman Millah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Millah: religion or way of belief
  • Nurjaman Sali Hamsah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurjaman: light of the age
    • Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
    • Hamsah: lion; firmness and strength

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How to pronounce Nurjaman

Syllables3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names
IPA/nurdʒaman/
Arabic scriptنور زمان
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦸꦂꦗꦩꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮥᮁᮏᮙᮔ᮪

Is Nurjaman a boy’s name?

Yes, Nurjaman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Nurjaman ranks #2,568 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 Nurjaman

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nurjaman

  • Nurjaman · b. 1960

FAQ about the name Nurjaman

What is the meaning of Nurjaman?

Nurjaman means light of the age. Probably a local adaptation of Nur Zaman, from Arabic nur ‘light’ and zaman ‘age’. The spelling reflects a local change from z to j.

Is Nurjaman a boy’s name?

Yes, Nurjaman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nurjaman?

Nurjaman is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Nurjaman in the Quran?

Nurjaman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Nurjaman have?

Nurjaman has 3 syllables (Nur-ja-man) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Nurjaman?

Nurjaman ranks #2,568 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 Nurjaman?

Some ideas: Nurjaman Arfa Misbahul; Nurjaman Tarmudji Hadian; Nurjaman Wildan.

Famous people named Nurjaman?

Notable people named Nurjaman include Nurjaman.

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