Muslim boy name
Ayaan: name meaning
أيان
“Gift of God; time, era”
BoyGender
Urdu / ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Very popular among South Asian Muslims in the US and UK.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ayaan mean?
Ayaan (أيان) means "Gift of God; time, era". It is a Urdu / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ayaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayaan is used by Muslims around the world. Very popular among South Asian Muslims in the US and UK.
Is Ayaan mentioned in the Qur'an?
Ayaan is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.