Atman: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The eternal self, the soul
Origin
Sanskrit
Pronunciation
AHT-mun

Atman is a Sanskrit name meaning “the eternal self, the soul”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.

Meaning & Origin of Atman

Meaning: The eternal self, the soul.

Origin: Sanskrit.

How to Pronounce Atman

AHT-munIPA /ˈɑːtmən/

Popularity of Atman

Atman doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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