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Boy names ending in “-man”

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72 boy names ending in “-man”, most popular first. Found in names like Suman, Aman and Laxman.

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Boy names ending in -man, with meanings for parents

Boy names ending in -man close on a soft, steady note. The ending stays the same, but the wishes behind these 72 Nepali names are surprisingly varied: some ask for peace, some for a long life, some for radiance, and a few simply describe a pleasant character. The notes below point to the differences worth knowing before you choose.

  1. Wishes for peace

    Aman (अमन) and Aaman both mean peace, safety and security. Saman means equal or alike, and also peace, conciliation and harmony.

  2. The loyal brother

    Laxman (लक्ष्मण) is the younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama, and also means one who has auspicious marks.

  3. Long life and light

    Aayushman and Ayushman mean blessed with long life. Anshuman means radiant and luminous, and is also a word for the sun.

Popular boy names ending in man

Suman (सुमन) means a flower, and also someone good-minded, cheerful and pleasant. Aman means peace, safety and security. Raman means delightful, pleasing and beloved, while Saman means equal or alike, and also harmony. Nirman means creation or construction, and Agaman means arrival or coming. If you like this ending, it is worth looking at boy names ending in an as well, since the two sounds sit close together.

Meanings to weigh before you choose

Laxman carries a story as well as a meaning, being the loyal brother of Rama. Aayushman (आयुष्मन) is a blessing for a long life, and Anshuman wishes radiance on a son. Arman means desire, wish or longing, a gentle and modern-sounding choice. Daman means subduing or controlling, one who tames, which is stronger in tone. Heman (हेमन) means golden, and also of the winter season. For the wider pattern behind such names, read our guide to Nepali name endings and their meanings.

Tips for parents

  • Decide what you want the name to wish for your son, since the -man names range from peace to long life to radiance.
  • Try the shorter forms too: Aman rather than Aaman, or Suman rather than Samman, if you want a name that is easy to spell.
  • Note that several of these names have more than one accepted spelling, so settle on one before the birth certificate is written.
  • Say the name aloud with your surname, then with the middle name, and listen for a rhythm you can live with.

Frequently asked questions

What are some boy names ending in man?

Suman, Aman, Raman, Laxman and Nirman are all common. Aayushman and Anshuman are longer options with the same ending, and Arman and Daman are shorter and more modern in feel.

What does the name Suman mean?

Suman means a flower, and it also describes someone good-minded, cheerful and pleasant. It is written सुमन in Devanagari and is given to boys in this list.

Is Aman a boy's name in Nepal?

Yes, Aman is used as a boy's name. It means peace, safety and security, and appears here alongside the closely related Aaman. The name is short, which makes it easy for a child to learn to write.

How do I choose between so many names ending in man?

Start with the meaning rather than the sound, because the endings are nearly the same. Then check the spelling and say the full name with your surname. Our name finder can help you narrow the list, and the guide on how to choose a Nepali baby name walks through the rest.