boy
Aidan
Help
View Meaning →
Aidan (or Aydan) is a name that has been adopted by some Muslim families. The Arabic word 'Aydan' means 'two Eids' (the two Islamic festivals) or is the plural of 'wooden stick' [citation:8]. Some sources claim the name means 'help' or 'intelligent', though these meanings are not derived from Arabic. Islamic scholars note that the name does not appear in the Quran, but it is permissible to use as long as it does not carry any negative meaning [citation:8]. Parents should be aware that the name has Celtic origins meaning 'little fire'.
All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.
Discover other Islamic names with similar meanings and characteristics.
English · Urdu · Arabic side by side
Aidan
Aidan (or Aydan) is a name that has been adopted by some Muslim families. The Arabic word 'Aydan' means 'two Eids' (the two Islamic festivals) or is the plural of 'wooden stick' [citation:8]. Some sources claim the name means 'help' or 'intelligent', though these meanings are not derived from Arabic. Islamic scholars note that the name does not appear in the Quran, but it is permissible to use as long as it does not carry any negative meaning [citation:8]. Parents should be aware that the name has Celtic origins meaning 'little fire'.
ایڈن
ایڈن (یا ایدان) ایک نام ہے جو کچھ مسلم خاندانوں نے اپنایا ہے۔ عربی لفظ 'ایدان' کا مطلب ہے 'دو عیدیں' یا 'لکڑی کی چھڑی کی جمع' ہے [citation:8]۔ بعض ذرائع کے مطابق اس نام کا مطلب 'مدد' یا 'ذہین' ہے، حالانکہ یہ معنی عربی سے ماخوذ نہیں ہیں۔ اسلامی علماء کے مطابق یہ نام قرآن میں موجود نہیں، لیکن اسے استعمال کرنا جائز ہے بشرطیکہ اس کا کوئی منفی مطلب نہ ہو [citation:8]۔
أَيْدَن
أيدن (أو أيدان) اسم تبنته بعض العائلات المسلمة. الكلمة العربية 'أيدان' تعني 'عيدان' أو 'العيدين' [citation:8]. تشير بعض المصادر إلى أن الاسم يعني 'مساعدة' أو 'ذكي'، وهذه المعاني ليست مشتقة من العربية. يذكر العلماء الإسلاميون أن الاسم لا يظهر في القرآن، لكن استخدامه جائز ما لم يحمل أي معنى سلبي [citation:8].
"The name Aidan/Aydan does not appear in the Quran. It is permissible to use as long as it does not carry any negative meaning [citation:8]."
General
The name Aidan is more common in Western countries with Celtic heritage. In Muslim communities, its usage is limited and modern.
The name Aidan is permissible as it does not carry any negative meaning, though it is not an Arabic or Quranic name [citation:8].
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Top 2500 • South Asia, Middle East, North America, Europe
Modern Islamic Names
Contemporary names that are popular among today's Muslim parents
Trending Names
Currently popular names among new parents
Festival