Noman

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Pronounced noh-MAHN /noʊˈmɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nu'man, meaning 'blood' and, by extension, a red anemone flower ('shaqa'iq an-nu'man') — a historic name borne by Arab kings and an early scholar. Strong and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A historic Arabic name: Noman means 'blood; a red flower' (said 'noh-MAHN'). Strong and classic.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Nu'man, meaning 'blood' and, by extension, a red anemone flower ('shaqa'iq an-nu'man') — a historic name borne by Arab kings and an early scholar. Strong and classic.

U.S. rank (2024)#10579 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Noman is the Arabic Nu'man, 'blood; a red anemone,' borne by ancient Arab kings and an early Islamic scholar. It reads strong and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'noh-MAHN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Noman comes from the Arabic Nu'man, 'blood' — and the red anemone flower named for it — a historic name borne by Arab kings (said 'noh-MAHN').

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References — Noman — Arabic Nu'man 'blood; red anemone'; historic

Variations

NumanNaumanNu'man

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noman mean?

Noman is Arabic (Nu'man) for 'blood' and the red anemone flower; a historic name of Arab kings.

How do you pronounce Noman?

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

Is Noman a boy or girl name?

Noman is a boy's name.

How popular is Noman?

Noman is a rare name in the U.S.