Etymology

Kerman

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Today it means: A traditional kind of Persian carpet. Full definition →

Persian کرمان
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Kerman · proper noun, noun1

  1. Persian · borrowed fromکرمان
  2. English todayKerman

Borrowed from Persian کرمان (kermân).

Kerman · proper noun2

Unknown.

Kerman · proper noun3

From a combination of the surnames of the two men who acquired the property of a local water supply, namely William G. Kerckhoff and Jacob Mansar.

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