Aaban
Aaban is a Muslim boy name meaning “Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain”.
| Meaning | Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أبان |
| Pronunciation | ah-BAAN |
| Arabic root | ب ي ن (b-y-n) — to be clear, to make evident |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aaban
Aaban is a South Asian spelling of the old Arabic name Abān, usually linked to the root b-y-n, 'to be clear or evident'. The 'angel of iron' meaning seen online comes from Zoroastrian Persian (Ābān) and has nothing to do with the Arabic name. A well-known bearer was Abān ibn ʿUthmān, son of the third caliph and an early transmitter of hadith and of the Prophet's ﷺ biography.
Is Aaban a Muslim name?
Yes. Aaban (Abān) is an Arabic name with a long Muslim history; it was borne by Abān ibn ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān and several early hadith narrators.
Where is the name Aaban used?
Popular in Pakistan and India in the spelling Aaban, and known across the Arab world as Aban.
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Spellings and variants of Aaban
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaban mean?
Aaban means 'Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aaban a Muslim name?
Yes. Aaban (Abān) is an Arabic name with a long Muslim history; it was borne by Abān ibn ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān and several early hadith narrators.
How do you write Aaban in Arabic?
Aaban is written أبان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aaban?
Aaban is pronounced ah-BAAN.