Boy name
Adhan name meaning
“call to prayer”
Adhan is a masculine name commonly linked to the Arabic word adhan, meaning “call to prayer”. In Arabic, the term refers to the call announcing the time for prayer. The name’s meaning draws on both the call itself and its function as an announcement.
What does Adhan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Adhan
Possibly from Arabic adhan, the term for the call announcing the time for prayer.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Adhan in Islam and the Quran
Adhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأذان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 3.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Adhan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Adhan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Syuaib: the name of the prophet Shu‘ayb
- Rumi: from the land of Rum
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Meaning of each word
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Islamy: relating to Islam
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Adhan Bustomi
Meaning of each word
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Bustomi: from Bistam
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Meaning of each word
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Walid: a newly born child
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Adhan Ubaidillah
Meaning of each word
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Ubaidillah: servant of God, in diminutive form
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Meaning of each word
- Adhan: call to prayer
- Baihaqi: originating from the Bayhaq region
- Hasyimi: associated with Hashim
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How to pronounce Adhan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adhan/ |
| Arabic script | أذان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦝꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮓ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Adhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Adhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Adhan ranks #3,762 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Adhan
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
Famous people named Adhan
- Adhan Dambea · b. 1958
- Adhan Nur · b. 1960
- Andi Adhan Sofyan · b. 1972
- Hi. Adhan Dambea · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Adhan
What is the meaning of Adhan?
Adhan means call to prayer. Possibly from Arabic adhan, the term for the call announcing the time for prayer.
Is Adhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Adhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Adhan?
Adhan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Adhan in the Quran?
Adhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأذان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 3.
How many syllables does Adhan have?
Adhan has 2 syllables (Ad-han) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Adhan?
Adhan ranks #3,762 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Adhan?
Some ideas: Adhan Syuaib Rumi; Adhan Muammar Islamy; Adhan Bustomi.
Famous people named Adhan?
Notable people named Adhan include Adhan Dambea, Adhan Nur, Andi Adhan Sofyan.
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