TheNameDBLyman
MasculineMeaning
From the meadow or a man of the meadow.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'leah' (meadow, clearing) and 'man' (man), originally used as a surname to denote someone who lived near or worked in a meadow. The name was later adopted as a given name.
About the Name Lyman
Lyman is a surname-derived given name with Old English roots that became established in American usage during the 19th century. The name suggests a connection to nature and pastoral settings.