أبان

Abaan

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Abaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Clear, evident”.

MeaningClear, evident
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأبان
Pronunciationah-BAAN
Arabic rootب ي ن (b-y-n) — to be clear, to make evident
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abaan

Abaan is a spelling of Abān, an old Arabic name usually connected with the root b-y-n, 'to be clear'. It was borne by Abān ibn Saʿīd, a Companion, and by Abān ibn ʿUthmān, governor of Madinah and an early scholar of the Prophet's ﷺ life. The spelling Abaan is popular in South Asia.

Is Abaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Abaan (Abān) is an Arabic Muslim name borne by Companions and early scholars.

Where is the name Abaan used?

Used in South Asia and the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Abaan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abaan mean?

Abaan means 'Clear, evident'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Abaan (Abān) is an Arabic Muslim name borne by Companions and early scholars.

How do you write Abaan in Arabic?

Abaan is written أبان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abaan?

Abaan is pronounced ah-BAAN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.