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Harman

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAR-mun /ˈhɑːr.mʌn/Medium

Meaning: In Sikh/Punjabi use, Harman joins Har ('God') with man ('heart, mind'), read as 'God's heart/mind,' a devotional name we note respectfully. Separately it is an English surname and a form of Herman ('army man'). Both routes noted.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-route name: Sikh Harman means 'God's heart/mind'; it's also an English form of Herman ('army man') (said 'HAR-mun').
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Origin LowPunjabi, English
MeaningIn Sikh/Punjabi use, Harman joins Har ('God') with man ('heart, mind'), read as 'God's heart/mind,' a devotional name we note respectfully. Separately it is an English surname and a form of Herman ('army man'). Both routes noted.
U.S. rank (2025)#8489 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200818802025

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

In Sikh/Punjabi naming, Harman unites Har ('God') with man ('heart, mind') for 'God's heart/mind,' a devotional sense we note respectfully. In English it is a surname and a form of Herman ('army man'). Both routes hold (said 'HAR-mun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, two-route, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Harman lives in two worlds: in Sikh/Punjabi it joins Har ('God') with man ('heart') for 'God's heart,' which we note respectfully; in English it's a surname and form of Herman ('army man'). Said 'HAR-mun.'
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Harman — Sikh Har ('God') + man ('heart'); English surname/Herman form

Variations

HarmannHerman

Nicknames

HarManny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harman mean?

In Sikh/Punjabi Harman means 'God's heart/mind' (Har + man); it's also an English surname and form of Herman ('army man').

How do you pronounce Harman?

It's said HAR-mun /ˈhɑːr.mʌn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harman a boy or girl name?

Here Harman is used as a boy's name; note it is used for girls in Sikh families too.

How popular is Harman?

Harman is a rare name in the U.S.

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