1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Ayan
| Short meaning of Ayan | Time, Era, Epoch See below for detailed meaning |
|---|---|
| How to pronounce Ayan | Until + praY + YArd + Nmber Or Up + Yard + Number Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| How to write Ayan in Arabic | أيان |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Directly Mentioned |
| Alternate spellings of Ayan | Ayaan Ayyan Aian Eiane Eian Eiaane Eiaan Eyane Eyan Eyaane Eyaan Aiane Aian Aiaane Aiaan All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | A-Y-N |
2. Detailed Meaning of Ayan
Ayan (1)
Ayan (1) written in Arabic.
Ayan is a Quranic name for both boys and girls and means “time”, “era”, epoch”, “age”, literally meaning “[the time] when”.This name is not used by Arabs due to its unusual grammar. It is used by non-Arab Muslims who like the way the word sounds. It is mentioned in many places in the Quran:
They ask: “At what time is the Day of Judgment?” {Surat adh-Dhariyat 51:12}
Ayan (2)
Ayan (2) written in Arabic.
Ayan (عَيَّان, transliteration: `ayyaan) is an Arabic name that means “unable”, “incapable”1. This is an an indirect Quranic name from the AIN-Y-Y root. Arabic names with negative meanings are somewhat common, and they are not forbidden for Muslims.
Ayan (3)
Ayan (3) written in Farsi.
Ayan, if pronounced [(A)fter] + [(YA)r(N)], is a Persian name that means “long night”2. This is a good meaning, therefore it is acceptable for Muslims to use this name.
Footnotes
3. How to Pronounce Ayan
4. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Ayan Written in Arabic
Ayan written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)
Ayan written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script (from West Africa)
