Caiman
Taíno · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caiman
The given name 'Caiman' derives from the Taíno word *caimán*, meaning "water spirit" or "alligator," referring to the reptile.
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Etymology
The given name 'Caiman' derives from the Taíno word *caimán*, meaning "water spirit" or "alligator," referring to the reptile. It is not a traditional given name in any specific culture or religion, but has been used occasionally in modern Western contexts, notably as a character name in fiction (e.g., the Marvel Comics character Caiman) without historical or religious significance.
Caiman currently ranks #10,004 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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