Dayyan
Dayyan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Judge, one who requites”.
| Meaning | Judge, one who requites |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ديّان |
| Pronunciation | day-YAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Dayyan
Dayyan, from the Arabic dayyān, describes a judge who settles every account. Its root links judging, repaying and religion. In a hadith, al-Dayyān is used of God as He judges on the Last Day, and for that reason some scholars recommend the compound ʿAbd al-Dayyān, meaning servant of the Judge. Even so, Dayyan by itself is a widely used boys' name, particularly in Pakistan, India and the UK.
Is Dayyan a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Dayyan freely, though some prefer Abdul Dayyan because al-Dayyān describes God. The name is not itself in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Master of the Day of Judgement (yawm al-dīn)' (Quran 1:4).
How popular is Dayyan?
It is popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh and with British South Asian Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayyan mean?
Dayyan means 'Judge, one who requites'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dayyan a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Dayyan freely, though some prefer Abdul Dayyan because al-Dayyān describes God. The name is not itself in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Master of the Day of Judgement (yawm al-dīn)' (Quran 1:4).
How do you pronounce Dayyan?
Dayyan is pronounced day-YAAN.
Is Dayyan a boy or girl name?
Dayyan is usually a boy name.