Furman name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 17th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: French
Usage: Sikh
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Furman f(u)-rman
Meaning: Commander
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What does Furman mean?

The widely accepted and quaint unisex name Furman is used mainly among Sikhs, Furman means "Commander" is originated from French. Furman is variant of everlasting and well-known Firman. Firman means Strong, Traveler and Firm is prevalently used in English is rooted from French.

How do I pronounce Furman?

The two syllabled name Furman is pronounced, f(u)-rman. fur-man is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Furman

Firman, Ferman

Names that rhyme with Furman

How popular is the name Furman?

Furman is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1881 and was last seen in 1999, during its 106 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1900, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 490 on boy names chart when 73 babies were given the name Furman. Over 2758 babies in United States have been named Furman.

Also, Furman is a familiar name in Pakistan, India and Armenia. At least, 2000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
199978717
1997564210
199564078
199274216
199165187
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Here's what numbers has to say about Furman

If you have letter N as your capstone, you like to think outside the box. In fact, you don't even know where the box is. You want to inspire people to do more in life and thrive to accomplish more. You love to help the people you care for. No one dares to say bad things about you. You do things for people even if it makes you feel miserable. People see you as an exceptional human being because of your determination and fearless attitude.

Go through the following names similar to Furman

  •  Gurvindir - Girl name Gurvindir means "Deity" is principally used in Sikh
  •  Amarbhagat - The boy name Amarbhagat is used in Sikh language, Amarbhagat means "Immortal Devotee"
  •  Chabeela - Predominantly used in Sikh, Chabeela bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Chabeela is "Beauteous or Youthful"
  •  Deepshabhad - Used mostly in Sikh, Deepshabhad bestowed upon baby boys, Deepshabhad means "Lamp of the Holy Word"
  •  Samai - Meaning of Samai is Forbearance is majorly used in Sikh is aimed at baby girls
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Sibling Names for Furman

Introducing your new bundle of joy to the world can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing the perfect name. If you're looking for something unique yet classic, Furman might just be the perfect choice for your little one. And if you're expecting twins or triplets, why not consider naming them after Furman's siblings? Here are some ideas for sibling names that pair perfectly with Furman.

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Famous people named Furman

  • Furman Bisher, newspaper sports writer and columnist for 'The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'
  • Furman L. Smith, United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions

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