Taman

Taman is a term used in Malay and Indonesian languages meaning garden, park, or planted area. In these languages, the word denotes a cultivated or aesthetically arranged space, and it is commonly used in toponyms to designate residential neighborhoods, parks, or planned communities. As a result, many places across Southeast Asia bear the name Taman, often as part of a longer municipal or neighborhood designation.

The Taman Peninsula is a geographic region in southern Russia, located between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea in Krasnodar Krai. It has a long history as a crossroads for trade and culture and includes coastal settlements and ports. The peninsula forms part of the broader Kuban region and is associated with Black Sea maritime routes and regional Cossack history.

In Malaysia, Indonesia, and neighboring countries with Malay-language influence, Taman is a common element in place names. It is used for residential estates, suburbs, and sometimes parks or public spaces within towns and cities. The ubiquity of the term reflects urban planning practices in these regions, where many neighborhoods are named after gardens, trees, or parks.

Because of its broad usage, Taman can refer to multiple distinct places in different countries as well as to a common lexical meaning. For precise identification, the context or accompanying administrative designation is typically required.