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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAltman
/ˈɔːlt.mən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surname of Jewish origin, often associated with notable individuals.
"Steven Altman is known for his contributions to the field of technology." - 2
Refers to a person with the surname Altman.
"The Altman family has a rich history in the arts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The surname 'Altman' is of Yiddish origin, derived from the word 'alt', meaning 'old', and 'man', meaning 'man'. It has been used historically among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and has evolved to signify a family name rather than a common noun.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Altman" is said worldwide
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Altman
Transliteration: Altman
"La famille Altman est bien connue dans le domaine de l'art."
Altman
Transliteration: Altman
"Die Familie Altman hat eine reiche Geschichte."
Altman
Transliteration: Altman
"La famiglia Altman è conosciuta per i suoi contributi alla tecnologia."
Altman
Transliteration: Altman
"La familia Altman es famosa en el mundo del arte."
Altman
Transliteration: Altman
"A família Altman é conhecida por suas contribuições à tecnologia."
आल्टमैन
Transliteration: Aalṭmān
"आल्टमैन परिवार कला के क्षेत्र में प्रसिद्ध है।"
阿尔特曼
Transliteration: Ā'ěrtèmàn
"阿尔特曼家族在艺术界很有名。"
알트만
Transliteration: Alteuman
"알트만 가족은 예술 분야에서 유명합니다."
アルトマン
Transliteration: Arutoman
"アルトマン家族は芸術の分野で有名です。"
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