Azan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Azan

What is the meaning of the name Azan ?

The baby name Azan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AH-zahn (approx.; Arabic: adhān [aˈðan]).

Azan is Arabic, Islamic in Origin.

Azan is a masculine name rooted in Arabic أذان (adhān), the Islamic call to prayer. Derived from the Semitic root ʾ-ḏ-n, associated with listening, permission, and announcement (compare udhun, “ear”), it carries the sense of “call,” “proclamation,” or “summons to worship.” While the term has been central to Muslim practice since the 7th century, its use as a given name rose more recently, particularly in South Asia, the Gulf, and diaspora communities seeking a devotional, contemporary-sounding choice.

Common variants include Azaan (Urdu-influenced doubling), Azan, and the transliteration Adhan; Athan is also seen but can be confused with the unrelated Greek name from Athanasios. A culturally distinct Greek Azan (Ἄζαν) appears in mythology as an Arcadian eponym, though its meaning is uncertain. Overall, Azan balances spiritual significance with succinct modern style, making it accessible across languages.