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The masculine first name Shaman has two different origins and meanings. On one hand, it comes from the Indian region and means in this context 'the holy man'.
What does the name Shaman mean?
Shaman is a masculine first name with two different origin stories. It has its roots in the Indian linguistic area, where it means 'the holy man', and it is also a Kurdish name that translates to 'the joyful'. This Kurdish meaning comes from the Kurdish language.
Where does the name Shaman come from?
The name Shaman has both Kurdish and Sanskrit roots. Its meanings are 'the holy man' and 'the joyful'. The Sanskrit origin lies in the
How do you pronounce Shaman?
Sha-man, with the 'a' pronounced like in 'cat'.
Popularity
In Germany, Shaman is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name achieved its best ranking in the first name charts in 2020, coming in at 1,751st place. In the last ten years, Shaman has been given as a first name there less than 10 times, which places it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 6,220th in Austria.
Famous people
- Christopher Shaman Abba (Nigerian bishop)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shaman
What is the origin of the name Shaman?
Shaman has both Kurdish and Sanskrit roots. It comes from the Indian and Kurdish languages.
What does the name Shaman mean?
The name Shaman means 'the holy man' in Sanskrit and 'the joyful' in Kurdish.
How popular is the name Shaman?
The popularity of the name Shaman varies by region and culture, but it is generally quite rare.