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Iyan

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Meaning

Time, Era, Epoch.It is a Quranic name for boys and girls meaning time, era, epoch. It is another version of the name Ayan, with the exact same meaning. Iyan and Ayan are the same word with the same spelling in Arabic in the Quran, the word can be read as either Iyan or Ayan without changing the meaning.

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Iyan

Variations

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Iyan is a girl name of Arabic origin. It has a strong Quranic and Islamic feel, which makes it especially appealing to many parents.

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