What origin is the name Laman?

Laman comes from Taiwanese Indigenous naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Laman?

Names from the same taiwanese-indigenous tradition pair naturally with Laman — for example Iang, Tayah, Simi. You can browse more on our taiwanese-indigenous names page.

Laman

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Laman

Laman

Boy

Taiwanese Indigenous

2 syllables

Laman is a Taiwanese Indigenous boy's name meaning "A traditional indigenous name of significance to the Amis people".

With Taiwanese Indigenous roots, Laman is a boy name that means "A traditional indigenous name of significance to the Amis people". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Taiwanese Indigenous
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A traditional indigenous name of significance to the Amis people

Popularity

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Quick answers about Laman

What does Laman mean?

Laman is a boy name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "A traditional indigenous name of significance to the Amis people".

How popular is Laman?

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Sister names that go with Laman

Iang Tayah Simi Sinay Luta Sala

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Laman.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Laman

Laman means "A traditional indigenous name of significance to the Amis people" — these names share that spirit.

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)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)