US Popularity Rank: 11710

Origin: Indian

Meaning: Trusted or given; Home protector; Golden, made of gold

Heman is a masculine name whose roots spread across the globe. Found throughout the US as a personal name and surname, Heman has origins in Hebrew, German, English, and Indian. In Hebrew, this handsome title is famously borne by Heman the Ezrahite, the author of Psalm 88 in the Hebrew Bible, and believed to mean “trusted” or “given.” As a British surname, Heman came to being thanks to the Norman Conquest and is based on the German Hammond, meaning “home protector.” Heman is also a name used across the Indian languages, where it means “golden” or “made of gold,” perfect for the baby who is as good as gold.