Boy name
Nurman name meaning
“light”
Nurman is a masculine name in Indonesian naming commonly linked to Arabic nūr, meaning light. The name combines this element with the ending -man. Its light meaning comes from nūr, while the meaning of the final element remains uncertain within the name as a whole.
What does Nurman mean?
Light
In Indonesian: cahaya
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 Nurman
In Indonesian naming, Nurman is commonly connected with Arabic nūr, 'light', followed by -man. The meaning of the final element is uncertain.
Nurman in Islam and the Quran
Nurman 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 Nurman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Nurman a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nurman ranks #1,710 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 Nurman
- Norman♂Person from the north
- Numan♂Blood, red coloration
- Nukman♂Blood
- Nuriman♂Light of faith
- Nyoman♂♀Designation for the third-born child
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Nirwan♂Release from suffering
- Nurjaman♂Light of the age
- Nurohman♂Light of the Most Merciful
- Nurzaman♂Light of the age
- Nuryaman♂Light
- Nyaman♂Comfortable and at ease
Famous people named Nurman
- Andi Nurman
- Nurman · b. 1978
- Nurman · b. 1958
- Nurman Sutrisno · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Nurman
What is the meaning of Nurman?
Nurman means light. In Indonesian naming, Nurman is commonly connected with Arabic nūr, 'light', followed by -man. The meaning of the final element is uncertain.
Is Nurman a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nurman in the Quran?
Nurman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurman have?
Nurman has 2 syllables (Nur-man) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nurman?
Nurman ranks #1,710 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurman?
Notable people named Nurman include Andi Nurman, Nurman, Nurman.
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