Azaan
Azaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “The call to prayer”.
| Meaning | The call to prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (South Asian pronunciation) |
| Arabic spelling | أذان |
| Pronunciation | ah-ZAHN |
| Arabic root | أ ذ ن (ʾ-dh-n) — to hear, to announce |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Azaan
Azaan is the South Asian pronunciation of adhān, the call to prayer, where the Arabic dh is said as z. The root ʾ-dh-n links hearing, permission and announcement. As a given name it is modern, popular in Pakistan, India and the diaspora, chosen for its link to the first words a Muslim baby traditionally hears in the right ear.
Is Azaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Azaan is a modern Muslim name taken from adhān, the Islamic call to prayer.
Is Azaan in the Quran?
The word adhān appears in the Quran in the sense of a proclamation: 'And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).
Where is the name Azaan used?
A modern favourite in Pakistan, India and among British and North American South Asian families.
Gifts with the name Azaan
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Spellings and variants of Azaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azaan mean?
Azaan means 'The call to prayer'. It comes from Arabic (South Asian pronunciation).
Is Azaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Azaan is a modern Muslim name taken from adhān, the Islamic call to prayer.
How do you write Azaan in Arabic?
Azaan is written أذان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Azaan?
Azaan is pronounced ah-ZAHN.
Is Azaan mentioned in the Quran?
The word adhān appears in the Quran in the sense of a proclamation: 'And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).