Meiman means “guest”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Meiman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meiman mean?
Literal meaning
Meiman (Мейман) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word мейман, which a dictionary glosses as ‘guest’.[1]
Meiman in Kazakh
What does Meiman mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мейман and Meiman (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guest” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Meiman come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meiman a Kazakh name?
Yes. Meiman is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Meiman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МейманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “guest” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Meiman
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Meiman
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Meiman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AssylUnisex“precious, noble”same language (kazakh)
- BozdakBoy“valiant young man”same language (kazakh)
- KanatBoy“wing”same language (kazakh)
- NurassylGirl“noble light”same language (kazakh)
- AssylbaiBoy“precious + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- ZiyagulGirl“girl like light”same language (kazakh)
- AkzhanUnisex“white + soul”same language (kazakh)
- AkbibiGirl“pure lady”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Meiman
What does the name Meiman mean?
Meiman means “guest”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Meiman a girl's or a boy's name?
Meiman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meiman come from?
Meiman is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meiman?
Meiman is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Meiman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мейман (Cyrillic), Meiman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Meiman have?
Meiman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Мейман; KazPER English spelling Meiman
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