Azan

Azan Meaning & Origin

About Azan
The surname Azan is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "azan" or "adhan," which refers to the Islamic call to prayer. It is a significant surname among Muslim communities, particularly those with a connection to the Middle East or North Africa. The name Azan signifies a family's religious affiliation and may have been adopted by individuals or families who were involved in the practice of calling Muslims to prayer or had a strong religious background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Azan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Azan: 233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Azan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Azan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASN
🗽 NYSIIS
ASA
🔊 Soundex
A205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/azan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Azan in Braille

Here's how to represent Azan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Azan in braille

How to sign the name Azan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Azan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Azan in sign language

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