Amanअमन
Aman · traditionally used for boys
“Peace; safety”
Arabic amān, via Hindi-Urdu/Punjabi: "security, safety; freedom from fear, ease of mind; protection, safeguard" (Platts). NOT a Sanskrit word — origin stated as Arabic.
Starting sound and where it falls
Aman begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Aman Gupta (boAt co-founder); Aman Sehrawat (Olympic wrestler).
Cultural context
A modern name of Arabic/Persian origin evoking peace and safety.
Used in: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Aman mean?
Aman (Aman) is attested as “Peace; safety.” Arabic amān, via Hindi-Urdu/Punjabi: "security, safety; freedom from fear, ease of mind; protection, safeguard" (Platts). NOT a Sanskrit word — origin stated as Arabic.
Which nakshatra sound does Aman fit?
Aman begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Aman a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Aman is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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