Zaman Name Meaning & Origin
/ZAH-mahn/Zaman is most likely a name of Turkish origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Zaman' is of Turkish and Azerbaijani origin, meaning 'time' or 'era'. It is used as a given name in Turkey and Azerbaijan, often symbolizing the importance of time or history. The word itself derives from Persian 'zaman', which also means 'time'.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Turkish (Turkish) 85% -
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijani) 10% -
Kurdish (Kurdish) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Zaman
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Zaman
Notable individuals include Zaman Ali, a British-Pakistani boxer; Zaman Khan, a Pakistani cricketer; and Zaman Mir, an Azerbaijani musician.
Popularity Trend
In 2020, 7 boys in the US were named Zaman.
Growth of the name Zaman in the US (SSA Data):
Zaman Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.