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Azan

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Meaning

Call to prayer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ£Ψ°Ψ§Ω†
Urdu Ψ§Ψ°Ψ§Ω†
Persian Ψ§Ψ°Ψ§Ω†
Turkish Ezan
Bengali ΰ¦†ΰ¦œΰ¦Ύΰ¦¨
Pashto Ψ§Ψ°Ψ§Ω†

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Azan offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Call to prayer', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Azan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Azan, a common spelling of "adhan," refers to the Islamic call to prayer.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root Ψ£-Ψ°-Ω† (ΚΎ-dh-n, 'to announce, permit'). Azan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited five times daily.

Islamic Significance

The adhan is the call to prayer, first given by Bilal in Medina and sounded five times daily ever since.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.