Codman Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɑdmən

KAHd-muhn

UK

ˈkɒdmən

KOD-muhn

Definition

"Codman" is mainly a surname or proper name. Historically, it could also refer to someone who catches or processes cod fish, though this usage is very rare.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used as a surname—examples include famous doctors, places, or brands (like Codman medical instruments). The job meaning is archaic and almost never encountered today.

• Spanish: Codman (nombre propio) - trabajador del bacalao (raro, histórico)
• Portuguese (BR): Codman (nome próprio) - trabalhador de bacalhau (raro, histórico)
• Portuguese (PT): Codman (nome próprio) - trabalhador do bacalhau (raro, histórico)
• Chinese (Simplified): Codman（专有名词）- 鳕鱼工人（罕见，历史用法）
• Chinese (Traditional): Codman（專有名詞）- 鱈魚工人（罕見，歷史用法）
• Hindi: Codman (नाम) - कॉड मछली का श्रमिक (दुर्लभ, ऐतिहासिक)
• Arabic: كودمان (اسم علم) - عامل سمك القد (نادر، تاريخي)
• Bengali: কডম্যান
• Russian: Кодман
• Japanese: コッドマン
• Vietnamese: Codman
• Korean: 코드맨
• Turkish: Codman
• Urdu: کوڈمین
• Indonesian: Codman

Example Sentences

Dr. Codman was a pioneer in medical research.

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The Codman family lived in Boston for generations.

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There is a museum named after Codman.

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Have you ever heard of the Codman brand for medical tools?

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The old records list John as a codman, working down at the docks.

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People sometimes assume all Codman products are made in the USA, but that's not always true.

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