زمان

Zaman

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Zaman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Time, era, age”.

MeaningTime, era, age
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asزمان
Pronunciationzah-MAHN
TraditionMuslim
Used inBangladesh, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan

Meaning and origin of Zaman

Zaman is the Arabic word for time, era or age, from the root z-m-n. In South Asia and Bangladesh it works as a first name and, even more often, as a surname. It also appears in compounds such as Nur al-Zaman, light of the age, and Badiʿ al-Zaman, wonder of the age. The Turkish writer Bediüzzaman Said Nursi bore the title in its Turkish form.

Is Zaman a Muslim name?

Zaman is an Arabic name that Muslims use above all in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. It frequently forms one part of a longer name or serves as a family name.

How popular is Zaman?

In Bangladesh, Pakistan and India it works as a first name and a surname alike.

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Spellings and variants of Zaman

ZamaanUz-ZamanZamanuddin

Names similar to Zaman

NuruzzamanBadiuzzamanZafarZahir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaman mean?

Zaman means 'Time, era, age'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Zaman a Muslim name?

Zaman is an Arabic name that Muslims use above all in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. It frequently forms one part of a longer name or serves as a family name.

How do you pronounce Zaman?

Zaman is pronounced zah-MAHN.

Is Zaman a boy or girl name?

Zaman is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.