Zaman means “time, moment, era”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani.
- Zaman is a name of Arabic, Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zaman mean?
ۋاقىت، چاغ، دەۋرLiteral meaning
Zaman (زامان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “time, moment, era” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1,2,3]
Zaman in Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani
What does Zaman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زامان and Zaman (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “time, moment, era” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Zaman mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Заман and Zaman (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “time, moment, era” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Zaman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Zaman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “time, moment, era” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Zaman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Persian, borrowing. The word заман is Persian in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[4]Likely
Azerbaijani, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to zaman (‘time’).[2]Likely
How do you pronounce Zaman?
In IPA: [zɑˈmɑn], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Zaman?
Zaman is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic, Persian and Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zaman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زامانArabic script | Boy | same as above: “time, moment, era” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | ЗаманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “time, moment, era” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | ZamanLatin | Boy | same as above: “time, moment, era” | Documented[2] |
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 Zaman
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaman[2] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Zaman[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| زامان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zaman[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Заман[3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zaman | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Zaman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zaman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “helper, supporter”same language (uyghur)
- DilarəGirl“heart-adorning”same language (azerbaijani)
- MeytullaBoy“God's helper”same language (uyghur)
- NusretBoy“help, support; victory”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani)
- TöhpixanGirl“contribution, gift”same language (uyghur)
- XetireGirl“cheerful, cherished in the heart”same language (uyghur)
- “man like a wolf”same language (uyghur)
- NurghaziBoy“light of the ghazi; one who wages ghazat”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zaman
What does the name Zaman mean?
Zaman means “time, moment, era”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani.
Is Zaman a girl's or a boy's name?
Zaman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Zaman come from?
Zaman is of Arabic, Persian and Azerbaijani origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zaman?
Zaman is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Azerbaijani. 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 Zaman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zaman (Latin), زامان (Arabic script), Заман (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zaman have?
Zaman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ۋاقىت، چاغ، دەۋر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Zaman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92928526. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [zɑˈmɑn]; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: See zaman (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER English spelling Zaman; KazPER lists Заман
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “заман”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92119593. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology of заман
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