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Azhaan

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Pronounced ah-ZHAHN /ɑˈʒɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Urdu azhan, 'minds; intellects' (the plural of zihn, 'mind') — often read 'sharp-minded; intelligent'Low

In 30 seconds: Minds; intellects; sharp-minded: Azhaan is Arabic/Urdu. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-ZHAHN').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic/Urdu azhan, 'minds; intellects' (the plural of zihn, 'mind') — often read 'sharp-minded; intelligent'
U.S. rank (2025)#7252 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152025

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

Azhaan comes from Arabic/Urdu azhan, 'minds; intellects' (the plural of zihn, 'mind'; often read 'sharp-minded; intelligent'). A crisp, modern name common in South Asian families (said 'ah-ZHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, minds-and-intellects at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Azhaan means 'minds; intellects' in Arabic/Urdu (the plural of zihn, 'mind') — often read 'sharp-minded; intelligent' — a crisp, modern name (said 'ah-ZHAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Azhaan — Arabic etymology

Variations

AzhanAzaanAzhaant

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azhaan mean?

Azhaan is Arabic/Urdu for 'minds; intellects' (often read 'sharp-minded; intelligent').

How do you pronounce Azhaan?

It's said ah-ZHAHN /ɑˈʒɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azhaan a boy or girl name?

Azhaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Azhaan?

Azhaan is a rare name in the U.S.

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