Ahyaan

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Time, Era, Epoch

Ahyaan is variant of Ahyan and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Ahyaan or Ahyan, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Ahyan.

Full Meaning of Ahyaan

Ahyaan is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “moments”, “times”, “era”. It is the plural of Heen. It is derived from the H6-Y-N root which is used in many places in the Quran.

He said: ‘Descend, each of you an enemy to each other. The earth will be a dwelling place for you and an enjoyment for a time. (Quran 7:24)

Did it ever happen that the people of a town believed on seeing God’s chastisement and its believing profited them? (There is no such instance) except of the people of Yunus. When they believed We granted them reprieve from humiliating chastisement in this world, and We let them enjoy themselves for a time. (Quran 10:98)