Azad
عزاد
/ ah-ZAD /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Independent
Meaning & Etymology
Free
Free
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word azad (عزاد), meaning ‘free’ or ‘liberated’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan > Central Zone > Hindustani
Cultural context
In Mauritius, the name Azad is commonly used among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the historical influence of Urdu and Arabic languages due to the Indian diaspora.
Symbolism
The name symbolises freedom, independence, and the aspiration for a life unbound by constraints.
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