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Mazen

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Pronounced MA-zeen /ˈmaː.zin/Medium

Meaning: Rain cloudsMedium

In 30 seconds: Mazen is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'rain clouds', an image of welcome and life-giving rain.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningRain clouds
U.S. rank (2024)#2218 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,386

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). 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.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mazen is 'rain clouds', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…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 /ˈmaː.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.