Ramazan
Ramazan is a Muslim boy name meaning “The month of fasting, Ramadan”.
| Meaning | The month of fasting, Ramadan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Persian form of Arabic Ramaḍān |
| Arabic spelling | رمضان |
| Pronunciation | rah-mah-ZAHN |
| Arabic root | ر م ض (r-m-ḍ) — intense heat |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramazan
Ramazan is the Turkish, Persian, Balkan and Central Asian pronunciation of Ramaḍān, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims fast. The Arabic ḍ is pronounced z in these languages. It is traditionally given to boys born during the holy month, and it is a long-established name across Turkey, the Caucasus and the Balkans.
Is Ramazan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramazan is a Muslim name taken from the blessed month of Ramadan. It is a traditional choice for a boy born during the fast.
Is Ramazan in the Quran?
The month is named in the Quran: 'The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed' (Quran 2:185).
Where is the name Ramazan used?
Common in Turkey, the Balkans, the Caucasus and Central Asia; Ramzan is the usual South Asian and Chechen form.
Gifts with the name Ramazan
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Spellings and variants of Ramazan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramazan mean?
Ramazan means 'The month of fasting, Ramadan'. It comes from Turkish / Persian form of Arabic Ramaḍān.
Is Ramazan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramazan is a Muslim name taken from the blessed month of Ramadan. It is a traditional choice for a boy born during the fast.
How do you write Ramazan in Arabic?
Ramazan is written رمضان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramazan?
Ramazan is pronounced rah-mah-ZAHN.
Is Ramazan mentioned in the Quran?
The month is named in the Quran: 'The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed' (Quran 2:185).