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Azaad

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How to Pronounce Azaad

Pronounced ə-ZAHD /əˈzɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Urdu azad, 'free, liberated, independent; noble'Medium

In 30 seconds: Free; liberated: Azaad is Persian/Urdu for 'free, independent'. Bold, aspirational, and warm (said 'ə-ZAHD').
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom Persian/Urdu azad, 'free, liberated, independent; noble'
U.S. rank (2024)#5670 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azaad comes from Persian/Urdu azad, 'free, liberated, independent; noble, free-born'. A bold, aspirational name across the Persian and South Asian world (Maulana Azad, the Indian independence leader; Azad Hind, 'Free India'; said 'ə-ZAHD').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Persian families. Rare, free-and-liberated at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Azaad (azad) means 'free, liberated, independent; noble' in Persian and Urdu (Azad Hind, 'Free India'; the leader Maulana Azad) — a bold, aspirational name (said 'ə-ZAHD').
Overall data confidence 72%
Persian references — azad — etymology

Variations

AzadAzaadh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azaad mean?

Azaad is Persian/Urdu for 'free, liberated, independent'.

How do you pronounce Azaad?

It's said ə-ZAHD /əˈzɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azaad a boy or girl name?

Azaad is a boy's name.

How popular is Azaad?

Azaad is a rare name in the U.S.

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