Altman m
Jewish: composed of the Yiddish elements alt old + man man. Traditionally, it was a name given to children to protect them from the angel of death, who would be confused by the conflict between the name and its infant bearer, or else as an omen name intended to ensure that the bearer would live to a ripe old age. The nominal adjective Alter is also used as a given name.
First names dictionary. 2012.