Boy name
Zaman name meaning
“an era, a span of time”
Zaman is a masculine name meaning an era or a span of time, related to zamān in Arabic and Persian. The source word refers to time or an era. Alongside its use as a name, zaman is also an ordinary word in Malay and Indonesian.
What does Zaman mean?
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 Zaman
Related to zamān, used in Arabic and Persian for time or an era. Zaman is also an ordinary word in Malay and Indonesian.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zaman in Islam and the Quran
Zaman 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 Zaman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zaman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Nahrowi: associated with a river
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Meaning of each word
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Bustomi: from Bistam
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Zaman Mikail
Meaning of each word
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Mikail: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Rumi: from the land of Rum
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Zaman Isra
Meaning of each word
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Isra: journey by night
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Zaman Syaifulloh Fauzul
Meaning of each word
- Zaman: an era, a span of time
- Syaifulloh: sword of God
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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How to pronounce Zaman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaman/ |
| Arabic script | زمان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Zaman a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zaman ranks #1,014 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zaman
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Zaman
- Zaman Akli
FAQ about the name Zaman
What is the meaning of Zaman?
Zaman means an era, a span of time. Related to zamān, used in Arabic and Persian for time or an era. Zaman is also an ordinary word in Malay and Indonesian.
Is Zaman a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zaman?
Zaman is of Arabic and Persian origin.
Is the name Zaman in the Quran?
Zaman does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zaman have?
Zaman has 2 syllables (Za-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zaman?
Zaman ranks #1,014 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zaman?
Some ideas: Zaman Ahza Nahrowi; Zaman Bustomi Masrur; Zaman Mikail.
Famous people named Zaman?
Notable people named Zaman include Zaman Akli.
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