Naman

नमन

Meaning

Salutation

To bow

In its source language, Naman means “Salutation; to bow”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Unique

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Salutation

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Unique

Popularity Very popular

Questions About Naman

What does the name Naman mean?

In its source language, Naman means “Salutation; to bow”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Is Naman a boy’s or girl’s name?

Naman is listed on TotsName as a boy’s name, most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Naman?

Naman is Sanskrit in origin.

How is Naman written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Naman is written as नमन in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Naman?

Naman carries a very popular rating on TotsName and begins with N.

Can Naman determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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