Azad

عزاد
/ ah-ZAD /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇲🇺 Mauritius
Religion
Islam
First Seen
—
Trait
Independent

Meaning & Etymology

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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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