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Armaan
Pronounced ar-MAHN /ɑɹˈmɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
The name draws on 'arman', a word that runs through Persian and Urdu poetry to capture longing and heartfelt hope. As a given name it carries that emotional charge, the sense of a wish held close. The doubled vowel in Armaan reflects a common way of writing the long 'a' sound when the name moves into the Latin alphabet.
Its plain spelling, Arman, is the same name without the lengthened vowel. The word's poetic associations give Armaan a warm, yearning quality across South Asian families.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Armaan mean?
Armaan is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.
How do you pronounce Armaan?
It's commonly said ar-MAHN /ɑɹˈmɑn/.
Is Armaan a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Armaan is used as a boy name.
How popular is Armaan?
In 2024, Armaan ranked #1587 in the U.S. for boys, with 108 births recorded.