Farman
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Farman
The given name 'Farman' means "decree," "order," or "command" in Persian, derived from the Persian word *farmān* (فرمان).
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Etymology
The given name 'Farman' means "decree," "order," or "command" in Persian, derived from the Persian word *farmān* (فرمان). It is commonly used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures, notably in Iran, South Asia, and among Muslims, with historical significance as a title for royal edicts in Mughal and Persian empires.
Farman currently ranks #3,849 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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