Adhan
Adhan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Call to prayer, announcement”.
| Meaning | Call to prayer, announcement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أذان |
| Pronunciation | a-DHAAN |
| Arabic root | أ ذ ن (ʾ-dh-n) — to announce, to permit |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Adhan
Adhan (Adhān) is the Islamic call to prayer, proclaimed five times a day. As a boy's name it is a modern choice, mostly in South Asia and the diaspora, where it is commonly spelled Azaan because dh is pronounced z. The first muezzin of Islam was Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ, chosen by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for his beautiful voice.
Is Adhan a Muslim name?
Yes. Adhan is used as a Muslim name; it means the call to prayer.
Is Adhan in the Quran?
The word appears in 'And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).
Where is the name Adhan used?
A modern name, used mainly in South Asia and among diaspora families.
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Spellings and variants of Adhan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adhan mean?
Adhan means 'Call to prayer, announcement'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Adhan a Muslim name?
Yes. Adhan is used as a Muslim name; it means the call to prayer.
How do you write Adhan in Arabic?
Adhan is written أذان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Adhan?
Adhan is pronounced a-DHAAN.
Is Adhan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).