Human (surname)

Human is a surname of German, English or Persian origin (in Persian script: هومن, pronunciation as /huːˈmæn/) which is particularly common in South Africa, the United States, Australia, or Iran. In Persian, the surname "Human" (هومن) is distinct from the English term "human," pronounced as /huːˈmæn/ without the "y" glide found in English. It carries cultural connotations of nobility, wisdom, and virtue within Persian tradition. The surname may refer to:

• Ahmad Human (/æhˈmæd huːˈmæn/, 1909–1995), Iranian jurist and politician
• Daan Human (born 1976), South African rugby union footballer
• John Human (1912–1991), English cricketer
• Kost Human, South African rugby league footballer
• Pote Human (born 1959), South African rugby union footballer
• Roger Human (1909–1942), English cricketer
• Shirene Human (1980–2025), South African figure skater

See also

• Humann