إذعان

Izan

boyArabic, South Asian usage

Izan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Obedience, submission”.

MeaningObedience, submission
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian usage
Arabic spellingإذعان
Pronunciationiz-AAN
Arabic rootذ ع ن (dh-ʿ-n) — to submit, to comply
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Izan

In Muslim usage Izan is generally taken as a spelling of the Arabic idhʿān, 'compliance' or 'obedience', with the 'dh' heard as 'z' in Urdu. It is a modern name, popular in Pakistan and India, and is sometimes confused with Azaan (the call to prayer). The Spanish name Izan, popular in Spain, is unrelated.

Is Izan a Muslim name?

Yes. Izan, as used by Muslims, comes from the Arabic idhʿān, meaning obedience, and is mostly found in South Asia. Note that an unrelated Spanish name has the same spelling.

Where is the name Izan used?

A modern choice among Pakistani and Indian Muslim families.

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Spellings and variants of Izan

IzaanIzhanIz'aan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Izan mean?

Izan means 'Obedience, submission'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian usage.

Is Izan a Muslim name?

Yes. Izan, as used by Muslims, comes from the Arabic idhʿān, meaning obedience, and is mostly found in South Asia. Note that an unrelated Spanish name has the same spelling.

How do you write Izan in Arabic?

Izan is written إذعان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Izan?

Izan is pronounced iz-AAN.

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