Dayyan
Dayyan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Judge, the one who requites”.
| Meaning | Judge, the one who requites |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ديّان |
| Pronunciation | day-YAAN |
| Arabic root | د ي ن (d-y-n) — to judge, to requite; religion |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dayyan
Dayyan (dayyān) means a judge who settles accounts. In a hadith, al-Dayyān appears as a description of God on the Day of Judgement, so some scholars prefer the compound ʿAbd al-Dayyān, 'servant of the Judge'. Dayyan on its own is nonetheless widely used as a boy's name, especially in Pakistan, India and the UK.
Is Dayyan a Muslim name?
Yes. Dayyan is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. Because al-Dayyān is used of God, some parents prefer the form Abdul Dayyan.
Is Dayyan in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Master of the Day of Judgement (yawm al-dīn)' (Quran 1:4).
Where is the name Dayyan used?
Popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and among British South Asian Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayyan mean?
Dayyan means 'Judge, the one who requites'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Dayyan a Muslim name?
Yes. Dayyan is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. Because al-Dayyān is used of God, some parents prefer the form Abdul Dayyan.
How do you write Dayyan in Arabic?
Dayyan is written ديّان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dayyan?
Dayyan is pronounced day-YAAN.
Is Dayyan mentioned in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Master of the Day of Judgement (yawm al-dīn)' (Quran 1:4).