Naman
Meaning of Naman
Naman is a masculine name with origins in India and Sanskrit. In Indian (Hindi), it is pronounced as NAH-mahn (/ˈnɑːmən/), while in Sanskrit, it is pronounced as NAH-muhn (/ˈnɑːmən/). The name Naman has variations such as Nam and Namit.
In the United States of America, Naman has been given to newborn boys since at least 1915. Over the years, it has experienced varying levels of popularity. In recent years, Naman has been moderately popular, ranking around the top 5000 names for baby boys. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year.
Naman carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness due to its Indian origin. It could be a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name that is both distinctive and rooted in ancient traditions.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as NAH-mahn (/ˈnɑːmən/)
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as NAH-muhn (/ˈnɑːmən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Naman
| Naman Ahuja - Naman P. Ahuja is an art historian and curator known for his work on Indian iconography and sculpture, temple architecture, and Sultanate-period painting, as well as for curating exhibitions and publishing books in the field. |
| Naman Vinaykumar Ojha is a former Indian cricketer who represented India in international cricket and retired from all formats of the game in 2021. |
| Naman Ramachandran is an Indian critic, journalist, and author known for his work in the film industry. |
| Naman Keïta is a French track and field athlete known for his achievements in the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay, including winning gold at the 2003 World Championships and bronze at the 2004 Olympic Games. |
| Naman Tanwar is an Indian boxer who began his boxing career under Coach Vishnu Bhagwan at Bheem Stadium in Haryana and attended Bhiwani Public School. |
| Naman Shaw is a well-known Indian television actor, recognized for his roles in popular drama series like Kasamh Se, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, among others. |
| Naman Patel is a Kenyan cricketer who made his List A debut for Kenya in December 2019. |
| Naman Bixal Kongari is an Indian politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress and currently serves as the state legislative assembly member from Kolebira since 2018. |
