Kalman

Kalman (Kálmán) is a male first name of Hungarian origin that has Turkish influences. The meaning of the name is 'the survivor,' 'the remainder,' and 'the one who [remains] alive.'

What does the name Kalman mean?

Kalman (Kálmán) is a Hungarian boy's name that has Turkish roots. It means 'the survivor,' 'the remainder,' and 'the one who [remains] alive.' The etymology can be traced back to the Turkish kalmak, which means 'to stay.' The name was previously mistakenly identified with Koloman and gained recognition through Hungarian King Kálmán I.

Where does the name Kalman come from?

The name Kalman has its roots in Old Turkish and carries the meaning 'the survivor.'

How do you pronounce Kalman?

The sound and pronunciation of Kalman are two syllables: 'Kal-man' [ˈkalman]. The open A sound in both syllables gives the name a warm and down-to-earth quality. The clear and stable consonant structure, along with the gentle -n at the end, provides a pleasant finish. Kalman exudes strength and tradition, conveying an earthy, calm presence with Eastern European depth.

Popularity

In Germany, Kalman is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of most frequently given boy's names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. Over the last ten years, Kalman has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Kali / Kalmanka / Kalmi / Kami

Famous people

• Jon Kalman Stefansson (Icelandic writer)
• Kalman Andrasofszky (writer from Canada)
• Kalman Aron (artist from Latvia)
• Kalman Balogh (musician from Hungary)
• Kalman Bloch (musician from the USA)
• Kalman Csengeri (Hungarian weightlifter)
• Kalman Giergl (Hungarian architect)
• Kalman Hazai (water polo player from Hungary)
• Kalman Ihasz (Hungarian football player)
• Kalman Kadar (Romanian water polo player)
• Kalman Konrad (American footballer)
• Kalman Kovacs (Hungarian football player)
• Kalman Kubinyi (American artist)
• Kalman Latabar (Hungarian actor)
• Kalman Markovits (Hungarian water polo player)
• Kalman Menyhart (football player from Hungary)
• Kalman Meszoly (Hungarian football player)
• Kalman Meszöly (Hungarian football player)
• Kalman Mihalik (Hungarian composer)
• Kalman Mikszath (Hungarian writer)