Name meaning
Saman
Girl's nameFars mənşəli
Ancient name of the jasmine flower; symbol of fragrance and delicacy.
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Name meaning and origin
Saman is an old word of Persian origin that denotes the jasmine flower in classical Persian poetry; poets celebrated its silvery white color with the phrase "sim və səmən". The word is known both as a standalone name and as a shortened relative form of the name Yasaman.
In Turkish it is still given today as a girl name in the form Semen, symbolizing the fragrance and delicacy of a flower. It remains a rare but recognized name in Azerbaijan, and there is no religious obstacle to its use.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Semen, Saman
- Pronunciation
- sæ.ˈmæn
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Saman?
Saman is a name of Persian origin and means the jasmine flower, its fragrance, and its delicacy.Is the name Saman mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Saman does not appear in the Quran; it is a secular name that comes from classical Persian poetry.Is Saman a boy or a girl name?
Saman is a girl name.