The nameSaran
Saran is a girl's name from West Africa.
- Girl's name
- Manding
Meaning
A Manding name, given especially in Guinea and Mali. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Manding.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Saran
Saran in France
874thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
525babies named Saran in France since 1900
Saran was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 225 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Saran. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Saran in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saran mean?
A Manding name, given especially in Guinea and Mali. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Saran?
Manding.
Is Saran a girl's or a boy's name?
Saran is a girl's name.