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Xaman

"north"

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shah·MAHN

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

xaman (north)

What Xaman means

Xaman is a boy name of Maya origin meaning "north". It comes from xaman (north). It is pronounced shah-MAHN.

Xaman Ek', 'north star', was the Maya god of the pole star and of merchants. Rare.

Popularity: rare in Mexico today.

Related meanings: sky, star.

Xaman is one of the indigenous names that Mexican parents have brought back over the last thirty years. Read about Maya names and how they are built.

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Xaman means north

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