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Ramazan
Pronounced rah-mah-ZAHN /ˌrɑː.mɑːˈzɑːn/Medium
Meaning: Ramazan is the Turkish and Balkan form of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and its holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity. It is traditionally given to boys born during that month, and is used with that reverence.Medium
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History & Origin
Ramazan is how Ramadan is said and spelled in Turkish and across the Balkans. The month itself is the ninth of the Islamic calendar — a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity — and the name has long been given, with reverence, to boys born during it. It is common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania, and Central Asia (said 'rah-mah-ZAHN').
In the U.S. it is rare, carried by Turkish and Balkan families. Rare, devout, and dignified.
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What does the name Ramazan mean?
Ramazan is the Turkish and Balkan form of Ramadan — the holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity in Islam. It is often given to boys born during that month.
How do you pronounce Ramazan?
It's said rah-mah-ZAHN /ˌrɑː.mɑːˈzɑːn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Ramazan a boy or girl name?
Ramazan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ramazan?
Ramazan is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though common in Turkey and the Balkans.