What origin is the name Khuman?

Khuman comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Khuman?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Khuman — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Khuman?

Khuman starts with the syllable “Khu” (खू), which traditionally belongs to Shravana nakshatra, pada 2, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Khuman or Chuman?

Both spellings are used. Khuman means "Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan."; Chuman is listed with the meaning "A reference to the four-faced Lord Brahma. It symbolizes universal knowledge, creation, and the four corners of existence.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Khuman

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khuman

Khuman

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Khuman is an Indian unisex name meaning "Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan".

Khuman is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Khuman mean?

Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan.

How popular is Khuman?

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Quick answers about Khuman

What does Khuman mean?

Khuman is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan.".

How popular is Khuman?

We have no birth-record ranking for Khuman: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Khuman

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Khuman

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Khuman.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Khu (खू)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Shravana, pada 2
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Khu” suit babies born in Shravana nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Khuman

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Chuman — "A reference to the four-faced Lord Brahma. It symbolizes universal knowledge, creation, and the four corners of existence." (Indian)

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Khuman at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: K
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

Which names have a similar meaning to Khuman?

Khuman means "Khuman means 'dark' or 'black' in Meitei (Manipuri). It is also the name of a traditional Meitei clan." — these names share that spirit.

Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)