Boy name
Saman name meaning
“abundance, prosperity”
Saman is a masculine name commonly linked to abundance or prosperity through Persian sāmān, meaning provisions, wealth, or prosperity. Persian is one established source for the name. Saman also has other possible origins, so this meaning belongs specifically to its connection with the Persian word.
What does Saman mean?
Abundance, prosperity
In Indonesian: kelimpahan, kemakmuran
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 Saman
One established source is Persian sāmān, 'provisions, wealth, prosperity'. Saman also has other possible origins.
How to pronounce Saman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saman/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Saman a boy’s name?
Yes, Saman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saman ranks #1,882 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saman
Famous people named Saman
- Saman · b. 1963
- Saman · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Saman
What is the meaning of Saman?
Saman means abundance, prosperity. One established source is Persian sāmān, 'provisions, wealth, prosperity'. Saman also has other possible origins.
Is Saman a boy’s name?
Yes, Saman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Saman have?
Saman has 2 syllables (Sa-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Saman?
Saman ranks #1,882 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Saman?
Notable people named Saman include Saman, Saman.
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