Maan

Maan is a proper noun that appears in several languages and cultures, most commonly as a given name or surname, and occasionally as a place name. In South Asian languages such as Hindi and Punjabi, maan is a word associated with honor, respect, or reputation, a meaning that has made it a popular element in personal names. In other linguistic contexts, especially in Arabic- or Persian-influenced naming, the spelling Maan may represent different names with distinct origins, reflecting the diversity of transliteration across regions. As a surname, Maan is found among communities in the Indian subcontinent and in diaspora populations.

The name is used for people of different genders in various communities, and it can function as a standalone given name or as part of longer names. It can also be encountered as a geographic toponym in some regions, where villages or localities bear the name, though specific locations require regional references.

In popular culture, Maan has been used in literature, music, and film titles, often chosen for its connotations of dignity, honor, or resilience. Spelling variants such as Ma’an or Mann may occur when transliterating related names from different languages.

See also: Man, Ma’an, and other transliterations of similar-sounding names.