Zaman
Zaman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Time, era, age”.
| Meaning | Time, era, age |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زمان |
| Pronunciation | zah-MAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, 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
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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.