Azan
Azan is a Muslim boy name meaning “The call to prayer”.
| Meaning | The call to prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | اذان |
| Pronunciation | a-ZAAN |
| Arabic root | أ ذ ن (ʾ-dh-n) — to announce; to hear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Azan
Azan is the South Asian pronunciation of adhān, the Muslim call to prayer recited five times a day. It became a popular boy's name in Pakistan in recent decades. It is sometimes confused with Azaan or Ezaan, which are spellings of the same word.
Is Azan a Muslim name?
Yes. Azan is a Muslim name meaning the call to prayer.
Is Azan in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And an announcement (adhān) from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).
Where is the name Azan used?
Popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Azan
- Azan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Azan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Azan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azan mean?
Azan means 'The call to prayer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Azan a Muslim name?
Yes. Azan is a Muslim name meaning the call to prayer.
How do you write Azan in Arabic?
Azan is written اذان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Azan?
Azan is pronounced a-ZAAN.
Is Azan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And an announcement (adhān) from Allah and His Messenger to the people' (Quran 9:3).