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AyyaazIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Sheep

Pronunciation: ah-YAAZ

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Name
Ayyaaz
Meaning
Sheep
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-YAAZ
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ayyaaz mean?

Ayyaaz is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Sheep". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-YAAZ. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

عیااز

خاص نام، مطلب ہے خادم یا عبد

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

عَيَّاز

اسم خاص، يعني العبد أو الخادم

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-YAAZ

IPA

/ɑːjˈjɑːz/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ayyaaz is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Sheep. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

WhiteGrey

Lucky Stone

Agate

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: People with the name Ayyaaz are cooperative and open-minded individuals. They are hardworking and have a strong sense of responsibility. They are also sensitive and empathetic, and have a deep understanding of human emotions.

Personality

Personality Traits

RighteousObedientM = Modest

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of obedience and dedication to Allah

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Ayyaaz, with its Biblical counterpart Ezra, is known in different Islamic and Judeo-Christian narratives. In Islamic literature, Ayyaaz represents a servant of Sulaiman, who was given the task to teach the birds to build their nests on the mountains. This not only shows Ayyaaz's reverence and obedience towards Sulaiman, but also his impactful role in the natural world, manipulating the behavior of birds for a specific purpose.
The name Ayyaaz holds profound spiritual significance in the teachings of Islam. It signifies the importance of submission and obedience, much like that of a sheep to its shepherd. This comparison is a reminder for Muslims to stay steadfast in their faith and surrender to the will of Allah, who is their True Shepherd and Guardian. From the story of Ayyaaz, there are also lessons about humility in serving others and being content with ones role in life.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ayyaaz (or Eesa Ibn Maryam) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran, who is considered to be a messiah figure in Islam. He is believed to have been a miraculous birth to Maryam (Mary) without a male companion, similar to Jesus in Christianity.

Approx. 6 BCE - 1 CE

Ayyaaz is also mentioned in various Hadiths (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad) as a prophet who was given the gift of intercession on the Day of Judgment.

7th Century CE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ayyaaz

A servant or a slave, dedicated to God or others

🇵🇰Urdu

عیااز

خاص نام، مطلب ہے خادم یا عبد

🇸🇦Arabic

عَيَّاز

اسم خاص، يعني العبد أو الخادم

🇮🇳Hindi

अय्याज़

ख़ास नाम, मतलब है ख़ादम या अब्द

🇦🇫Pashto

عيااز

ځانګړی نوم، مطلب دے خادم یا عبد

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