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Origin: Dutch

Meaning: Tasmania; Tasmanian devil

Tasman is a boy’s name of Dutch origin. This name is associated with the 17th-century Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. He claimed the island, now known as Tasmania, in 1642. Many places in Australia and New Zealand are named after him, including the Tasman Sea. While the meaning of this name is unknown, it’s thought to also derive from the name of the Tasmanian devil, TAZ. This name ties to adventure making it a meaningful choice for baby and no matter how far your little Tasman travels and explores, your compasses always bring you back to each other.