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Maan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAHN /ˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic Ma'an, 'benefit; kindness; help', and the Sanskrit maan, 'respect; honor; pride'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Benefit; kindness; respect: Maan is Arabic/Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAHN').
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Origin LowArabic, Sanskrit
MeaningVariously from the Arabic Ma'an, 'benefit; kindness; help', and the Sanskrit maan, 'respect; honor; pride'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9497 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520052024

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

Maan comes variously from the Arabic Ma'an, 'benefit; kindness; help', and the Sanskrit maan, 'respect; honor; pride' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Indian families. Rare, benefit-and-respect at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maan is variously 'benefit; kindness' (Arabic Ma'an) and 'respect; honor' (Sanskrit) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAHN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Maan — Arabic/Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

Ma'anMaenMan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maan mean?

Maan is variously Arabic 'benefit; kindness' and Sanskrit 'respect; honor'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maan?

It's said MAHN /ˈmɑn/ — one syllable.

Is Maan a boy or girl name?

Maan is a boy's name.

How popular is Maan?

Maan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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