Ezaan
Ezaan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (South Asian pronunciation) origin, meaning “Call to prayer”.
| Meaning | Call to prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (South Asian pronunciation) |
| Written as | اذان |
| Pronunciation | ee-ZAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ezaan
Ezaan is one South Asian way of writing adhān, the Muslim call to prayer, which Urdu speakers pronounce azān. Its root relates to hearing and to making an announcement. The 'E' version is one of several modern spellings, alongside Azaan and Izaan, that have become popular in Pakistan and India. Parents choose it because it links their son directly to the five daily prayers.
Is Ezaan a Muslim name?
Ezaan takes its name from the call to prayer, and the word adhān appears in 'And a proclamation from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage' (Quran 9:3).
How popular is Ezaan?
Chosen by Pakistani and Indian Muslim families and their diaspora.
Gifts with the name Ezaan
- Ezaan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ezaan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ezaan
Names similar to Ezaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezaan mean?
Ezaan means 'Call to prayer'. It is of Arabic (South Asian pronunciation) origin.
Is Ezaan a Muslim name?
Ezaan takes its name from the call to prayer, and the word adhān appears in 'And a proclamation from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage' (Quran 9:3).
How do you pronounce Ezaan?
Ezaan is pronounced ee-ZAAN.
Is Ezaan a boy or girl name?
Ezaan is usually a boy name.