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Mazen
Pronounced MA-zeen /ΛmaΛ.zin/Medium
Meaning: Rain cloudsMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Mazen comes from Arabic and means 'rain clouds', evoking the clouds that bring rain to dry land. In a desert culture that imagery reads as generous and hopeful rather than gloomy, which gives the name a warm feel.
Lebanese-American filmmaker Mazen Khaled, whose feature 'Martyr' screened at Venice in 2017, is one bearer who has carried the name internationally.
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Mazen Khaled (present)Lebanese-American director, screenwriter and producer; his feature 'Martyr' screened at the 2017 Venice Film Festival.
Frequently Asked
What does the name Mazen mean?
Mazen is usually explained as meaning 'rain clouds' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.
How do you pronounce Mazen?
It's commonly said MA-zeen /ΛmaΛ.zin/.
Is Mazen a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mazen is used as a boy name.
How popular is Mazen?
In 2024, Mazen ranked #2218 in the U.S. for boys, with 65 births recorded.






