Zayan
Meaning of Zayan
Zayan, pronounced zay-ahn, traces to the Arabic verb “zayyana,” meaning “to adorn or beautify,” so the name is typically read as “graceful” or “one who brings beauty.” Its sleek two-syllable cadence has gained quiet traction in the United States: federal birth records show a steady rise from just six newborn boys in 1999 to 188 in 2024, with the rank tightening from the high 800s to the mid-730s. While Zayan does not appear in the Qur’an, it circulates widely across the Muslim world, buoyed by the classical honorific “Zayyan,” a title once given to scholars noted for eloquence. Contemporary parents value its cross-cultural agility—easy to spell in English yet resonant in Arabic—and its rhythmic overlap with Latin favorites like “Julian” or “Adrian” gives it extra appeal in multilingual households. Compact, modern, and dignified, Zayan fits comfortably beside trend-setting Z-names such as Zane and Zayden while still carrying the dignitas of its ancient root.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as zay-ahn (/zeɪˈɑn/)
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