Adnaan
Adnaan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Settler; one who settles in a place”.
| Meaning | Settler; one who settles in a place |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عدنان |
| Pronunciation | ad-NAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Adnaan
Adnan is the forefather from whom the northern Arab tribes, Quraysh included, trace their line, and Arab genealogists set him in the ancestry of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Ismail. Adnaan is a spelling of that name in which the double a marks the long vowel, a common habit in South Asian writing. The name is usually tied to the root a-d-n, to settle and stay.
Is Adnaan a Muslim name?
Muslim families cherish it because it belongs to a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How popular is Adnaan?
South Asian families, in India, Pakistan and abroad, are the main users of this spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Adnaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adnaan mean?
Adnaan means 'Settler; one who settles in a place'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Adnaan a Muslim name?
Muslim families cherish it because it belongs to a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Adnaan?
Adnaan is pronounced ad-NAAN.
Is Adnaan a boy or girl name?
Adnaan is usually a boy name.