Adnan
Meaning of Adnan
Adnan is a male name with origins in Arabic. It is pronounced as ad-NAN (/ædˈnæn/) in American English and also in Arabic (/ʕad.nan/). The name Adnan has been recorded as a popular choice for newborn boys in the United States of America, consistently appearing on the charts since at least 1970. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a recognizable and well-liked name. Parents who choose the name Adnan for their child may be drawn to its strong sound and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as ad-NAN (/ædˈnæn/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as ad-NAN (/ʕad.nan/)
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Notable People Named Adnan
| Adnan Oktar, also known as Adnan Hoca or Harun Yahya, is a Turkish cult leader, preacher, creationist, conspiracy theorist, and pamphleteer. |
| Adnan Sami Khan is an Indian singer, musician, and actor known for his remarkable contribution to Indian and Western music, particularly for Hindi and Telugu, and for being the first musician to play Indian classical music on the piano. |
| Adnan Januzaj is a Belgian professional footballer known for his role as a left winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Belgium national team. |
| Adnan Menderes was a Turkish politician who served as Prime Minister of Turkey and was executed after the 1960 coup d'état. |
| Adnan Khashoggi was a prominent Saudi businessman and arms dealer known for his extravagant lifestyle and lucrative business deals, with an estimated peak net worth of around US$4 billion in the early 1980s. |
| Adnan Siddiqui is a versatile Pakistani actor, producer, and model known for his work in Lollywood, Hollywood, and Bollywood, as well as for his production house Cereal Entertainment. |
| Adnan Al Talyani - Adnan Khamis Mohammed Obaid Al-Talyani Al Suwaidi is a retired footballer from the United Arab Emirates known for his exceptional career as a forward in the UAE Football League and the national team. |
| Adnan Kahveci was a prominent Turkish politician and former electrical engineer and academic in the United States, known for his role as a key advisor to Prime Minister Turgut Özal and as one of the founders of the Motherland Party (ANAP). |
| Adnan Gušo is a retired professional football goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach known for his successful career playing for various clubs across Europe. |
| Adnan Rashid is a Pakistani cricket umpire and militant commander known for his involvement with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and the Pakistan Air Force. |
| Adnan Terzić is a Bosnian politician who served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2007 and was a member of the Party of Democratic Action before joining the Union for a Better Future of BiH. |
| Adnan Samad Khan is a Pakistani television actor known for his role as Captain Gulzar in Hum TV's Ehd-e-Wafa and recipient of the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent. |
| Adnan Akmal is a former international Pakistani cricketer known for his role as a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, who represented his country at the U-17 level and played for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd Cricket Team. |
| Adnan Catic is a Swedish footballer currently playing for Örebro Syrianska IF. |
| Adnan Dibrani is a Swedish politician and member of the Swedish parliament for the Social Democrats, known for his work in reforming the taxation system and his background as a former bank clerk and refugee. |
