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 (1909–1995), Iranian jurist and politician
  • Arjan Human (born 1978), Dutch football forward
  • Daan Human (born 1976), South African rugby union footballer
  • Dewald Human (born 1995), South African rugby sevens player
  • Grace Human (1863–1934), English socialist and portrait artist
  • 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
  • Rowan Human (born 2001), South African football midfielder
  • Shirene Human (1980–2025), South African figure skater
  • Syed Human (born 1992), Pakistani cross-country skier
  • Wylie Human (born 1979), South African rugby union winger

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