Zayaan
Zayaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Graceful, adorned, handsome”.
| Meaning | Graceful, adorned, handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زيان |
| Pronunciation | zay-AAN |
| Arabic root | ز ي ن (z-y-n) — to adorn, to beautify |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zayaan
Zayaan is a spelling of Zayān (also Zayyān), from the same root as Zayn, beauty and adornment. The double a marks the long final vowel. The Zayyanid dynasty of medieval Tlemcen in Algeria took its name from this form. The name has become very popular for boys in South Asia and the diaspora in recent years.
Is Zayaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning graceful and adorned.
Is Zayaan in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have adorned (zayyannā) the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars' (Quran 37:6).
Where is the name Zayaan used?
Popular in Pakistan, India, the UK and North America.
Gifts with the name Zayaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayaan mean?
Zayaan means 'Graceful, adorned, handsome'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zayaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning graceful and adorned.
How do you write Zayaan in Arabic?
Zayaan is written زيان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zayaan?
Zayaan is pronounced zay-AAN.
Is Zayaan mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have adorned (zayyannā) the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars' (Quran 37:6).