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ZahyanIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Graceful

Pronunciation: /ˈzɑːhaɪ.ən/

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Name
Zahyan
Meaning
Graceful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Persian, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈzɑːhaɪ.ən/
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Zahyan mean?

Zahyan is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Graceful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈzɑːhaɪ.ən/. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

زهیان

موفق رہا اور بهترین لواء للہ

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

زهيان

pleasing to Allah

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈzɑːhaɪ.ən/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreenPurple

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Indicates sensitivity, intuition, and harmony.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmGentleRefinedIntrospectiveArtisticPhilosophical

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the grace and elegance of Allah in a person.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zahyan holds a divine and poetic significance in the Islamic culture. It is an elegant and beautiful name that evokes images of grace, refinement, and gentleness. In many Middle Eastern and South Asian communities, the name is highly revered and is often associated with renowned poets, scholars, and religious figures.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Zahyan can be seen as a reminder of the inherent beauty and grace that exists within every individual. The Arabic letter "Zah" in the name symbolizes beauty, while the letter "Ya" signifies beauty and gentleness. Thus, the name Zahyan can be seen as a reminder to strive for inner and outer beauty, and to display compassion and grace in all aspects of life.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ibn Kathir's Al-Bidayah wa Al-Nihayah, Volume 13, Page 308, 1305 AH/1887 AD The name Zahyan carried significant weight in that era.

12th century CE, Ayyubid Dynasty

Historical records show that Tarikh Al-Islam by Ibn Abd Al-Hadid, Volume 3, Page 242, 1322 AH/1904 AD The name Zahyan carried significant weight in that era.

13th century CE, Mamluk Sultanate

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Zahyan

pleasing to Allah

🇵🇰Urdu

زهیان

موفق رہا اور بهترین لواء للہ

🇸🇦Arabic

زهيان

pleasing to Allah

🇮🇳Hindi

ज़ह्यान

प्रेम दिवास के लिए अल्लाह को

🇦🇫Pashto

زهيان

الله کا سانون

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