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Elman

Boy's nameAzərbaycan mənşəliTürk mənşəli

man of the people, representative of the people.

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Name meaning and origin

Elman is a compound name. It is formed from the combination of "el" (people, community), a word of Azerbaijani origin, and "man" (man, person) from the ancient Turkic languages. Its overall meaning is "man of the people, representative of the people".

Elman is among the national names widely spread in Azerbaijan in the 20th century and belongs to the family of names with the root “el-” (Elchin, Elnur, Elshan). The common trait of this family is that it emphasizes attachment to the people, to the nation. The name does not appear in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no obstacle to giving this name.

Name details

Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Azərbaycan mənşəli · Türk mənşəli
Letter count
5
Appears in the Quran
No
Pronunciation
el.ˈman

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Elman?

    Elman means "man of the people, representative of the people". It is a boy name of Azerbaijani and Turkic origin.
  • Is the name Elman mentioned in the Quran?

    No, the name Elman does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on giving the name.
  • Is Elman a boy name or a girl name?

    Elman is a boy name.