Saman is a unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "sky" or "heaven". It is often used as a boys' name but can also be found among girls' names in some cultures. The name Saman gained popularity outside Iran due to its usage in the epic poem Shahnameh by Ferdowsi, where Saman is the king who unites Persia and brings peace and prosperity to his kingdom. In some languages like Turkish, it is used as a surname as well.
The name Saman experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant peak in 2001 when there were 18 births. However, it seems to have been consistently used throughout the period from 1982 to 2006, with at least one birth each year except for 1984-1987 and 1989-1991. The total number of births named Saman over this time span is 118.