Boy name
Zaman name meaning
“time; duration in which events unfold”
Zaman means “time” or “the duration in which events unfold.” Turkish borrowed the word from Arabic zamān; the same form occurs in Persian, and its earlier history connects with Iranian languages. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Moving clock hands provide a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Zaman mean?
Time; duration in which events unfold
In Turkish: vakit; olayların geçtiği süre
Zaman turns an abstract concept embracing past, present and future into a personal name. In Turkish literature, the word frequently frames memory, waiting and transience. Its meaning is not restricted to a particular season or day, but concerns time and duration more broadly.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Zaman
Zaman entered Turkish through Arabic zamān, with an identical form also found in Persian. Its deeper history is connected with Iranian languages.
How to pronounce Zaman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زمان |
Is Zaman a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zaman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zaman
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Halit♂Lasting, enduring
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
FAQ about the name Zaman
What is the meaning of Zaman?
Zaman means “time; duration in which events unfold”. Zaman entered Turkish through Arabic zamān, with an identical form also found in Persian. Its deeper history is connected with Iranian languages.
Is Zaman a boy’s name?
Yes, Zaman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zaman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zaman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zaman?
Zaman is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zaman have?
Zaman has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zaman?
Zaman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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