Origin and Meaning of Truman

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Truman

Old English

Meaning of Truman

The name Truman comes from a surname, which is derived from a nickname meaning "trusty man" in Old English.

Famous bearers

A bearer is Truman Capote (1924 - 1984), an American writer. A bearer of the surname is Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972), the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

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