MuslimName

عَدْنَان

Adnan

عدنان
Say it: ad-NAAN · /əd̪.ˈnaːn/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning

“Settler, one who settles in a place; ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ”

نبی کریم ﷺ کے جدِ امجد؛ آباد ہونے والا

What scholars say side by side

Deobandi

دیوبندی
Darul Uloom Deoband
Recommended

Deoband: recommended by Deoband - suggested.

Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - "Is Furkan a suitable name for your friend’s fourth son?" (Fatwa 2043/1648/H=1430); original: http://www.darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/qa/16829; read via islamqa.org mirror
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Darul Uloom Deoband
Permissible

Deoband: permissible / correct - good.

Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - "What are A & S names for Arman, Adnan, Asim, Asfiya, Lubna & Farah?" (Fatwa 1834/1415/B=1433); original: http://www.darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/qa/41718; read via islamqa.org mirror
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What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
  • Dawat-e-Islami, Naam Rakhnay Kay Ahkamبزرگانِ دین رَحِمَہُمُ اللّٰہُ المُبِین کے 27مبارک نام Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesone settled in a place Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ع د ن; gender Boy; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)
  • Darul Uloom Deobandrecommended Open →

Questions about Adnan

What does Adnan mean?

Adnan means “Settler, one who settles in a place; ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ”. In Urdu: نبی کریم ﷺ کے جدِ امجد؛ آباد ہونے والا.

Is Adnan a boy or girl name?

Adnan is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Adnan?

Adnan is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ع د ن.