Samman is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning "Grocer." It may also refer to various individuals and awards. Notable figures with the name include Muhammad as-Samman al-Madani, a Muslim scholar and founder of the Sufi Sammaniyya order, and Ghada al-Samman, a Syrian writer and novelist. In Indian culture, "Samman" translates to "award" in Hindi and other South Asian languages, and is associated with prestigious accolades such as the Awadh Samman and Saraswati Samman. Additionally, the name is linked to Indian literary and arts awards like the Kalidas Samman and Vyas Samman. Furthermore, "Samman" is featured in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, an Indian farmer welfare scheme.