Aman
Arabic/Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aman
The name Aman derives from Arabic and Sanskrit roots meaning "peace," "security," or "safety," with the Arabic form أمان (amān) being the primary etymological source.
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Etymology
The name Aman derives from Arabic and Sanskrit roots meaning "peace," "security," or "safety," with the Arabic form أمان (amān) being the primary etymological source. The name is widely used in Islamic, Hindu, and Sikh cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and among diaspora communities, with historical usage documented across Muslim, Indian, and Persian-speaking populations.
Aman currently ranks #2,285 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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