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Firman

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEER-mahn /ˈfɪr.mɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From firman (Persian farman), 'a decree; command; royal edict' — in Indonesian often understood as the word or command of God. A dignified name, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified name: Firman means 'a decree; command (of God)' (said 'FEER-mahn'). Rooted in the spoken word.
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Origin MediumIndonesian, Persian
MeaningFrom firman (Persian farman), 'a decree; command; royal edict' — in Indonesian often understood as the word or command of God. A dignified name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2015)#12684 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718802015

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Firman derives from firman (Persian farman), 'a decree; command; edict', frequently understood in Indonesian as God's word. Dignified and rare in the U.S. (said 'FEER-mahn').

It appears rarely in the U.S., common in Indonesia. Rare here, dignified, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Firman comes from the Persian farman, 'a decree; command' — in Indonesian often read as the word or command of God — a dignified name common in Indonesia (said 'FEER-mahn').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Firman — Indonesian/Persian 'decree; command'; often God's word

Variations

FirmansyahFarmanFirmin

Nicknames

FirManny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Firman mean?

Firman means 'a decree; command (of God)' — from the Persian farman, common in Indonesia.

How do you pronounce Firman?

It's said FEER-mahn /ˈfɪr.mɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Firman a boy or girl name?

Firman is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Firman?

Firman is a rare name in the U.S.

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