Payman is of Persian origin, meaning 'the one who brings happiness'. It is composed of two elements: 'pay', which means 'foot' or 'step', and 'man', translating to 'with'. Thus, the name Payman literally signifies 'one who comes with a happy step'. This name has been traditionally used among Persian communities but has gained global recognition in recent years.
The name Payman first appeared in 1987 with five births that year.