Maman

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Pronounced mah-MAHN /mɑˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: Maman is the everyday French word for 'mother' — the equivalent of 'mom'. As a given name it is a word-name; we state that plainly rather than supply an etymology it does not have. It is also used as a name element in parts of West Africa and Central Asia, with separate roots.Medium

In 30 seconds: It is the French word for 'mother': Maman means exactly that (said 'mah-MAHN'). A word-name, stated plainly.

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningMaman is the everyday French word for 'mother' — the equivalent of 'mom'. As a given name it is a word-name; we state that plainly rather than supply an etymology it does not have. It is also used as a name element in parts of West Africa and Central Asia, with separate roots.

U.S. rank (2024)#14564

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Maman is the ordinary French word for 'mother'. It is not a traditional French given name, and we note that plainly rather than construct a history for it. The same string appears as a name element in parts of West Africa and Central Asia with unrelated roots, which we also note (said 'mah-MAHN').

It appears only very rarely as a given name in the U.S. Plain, French, and unusual.

Did you know? In France, maman is what a child calls her mother — the everyday word, not a name. Used as a given name in the U.S., it is that word carried over, and we say so honestly.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Maman — French word 'mother'; word-name stated plainly; unrelated West African/Central Asian name element noted

Variations

MamaMamane

Nicknames

MamMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maman mean?

Maman is the French word for 'mother'. It is a word-name rather than a traditional given name, which we state plainly.

How do you pronounce Maman?

It's said mah-MAHN /mɑˈmɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maman a boy or girl name?

Maman is used here as a girl's name; the same string appears in some West African and Central Asian names with different roots.

How popular is Maman?

Maman is exceedingly rare as a given name in the U.S.