Boy name
Azad name meaning
“free; independent, at liberty”
Azad means free, independent, or at liberty. It comes from Persian āzād and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The related spelling Azat reflects the same source word in Turkish. Open horizons and birds in flight offer concrete images associated with its meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Azad mean?
Free; independent, at liberty
In Turkish: özgür; bağımsız, serbest
Azad directly expresses freedom and release from constraint. Turkish azat etmek, ‘to set free’, belongs to the same word family, and Azat is a related spelling. Azad is also a Kurdish word, reflecting a shared linguistic history rather than establishing any bearer’s identity.
How popular is Azad?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 21provinces
Where is Azad in the top 30?
21 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Azad
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Azad
It derives from Persian āzād, ‘free’. The same word is used as azad in Kurdish and as azat in Turkish.
Double names with Azad
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Azad Muhteşem
Meaning of each name
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
- Muhteşem: magnificent; splendid and impressive
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Sefa Azad
Meaning of each name
- Sefa: ease of mind; pleasure and enjoyment
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
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Azad Menderes
Meaning of each name
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
- Menderes: river bend; winding river
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Havar Azad
Meaning of each name
- Havar: cry for help, appeal for aid
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
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Azad Behzat
Meaning of each name
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
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Münif Azad
Meaning of each name
- Münif: lofty, elevated and distinguished
- Azad: free; independent, at liberty
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Azad.
How to pronounce Azad
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /azad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آزاد |
Is Azad a boy’s name?
Yes, Azad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Azad appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Azad
- Azam♂Greatest, most exalted
- Azar♂Fire, if representing Persian Āzar
- Ahad♂One
- Azadi♂♀Freedom, liberty
- Azak♂Name of an early Oghuz chief
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Asaf♂One who gathers or brings together
- Ata♂Father
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Adar♂The month of March
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
Famous people named Azad
- Azad Zal · b. 1972
- Azad Corlu · b. 1991
- Azad Çınar Acar · b. 1966
- Azad Ziya Eren · b. 1976
- Azad Ahmed
- Azad Hekimoğlu
FAQ about the name Azad
What is the meaning of Azad?
Azad means “free; independent, at liberty”. It derives from Persian āzād, ‘free’. The same word is used as azad in Kurdish and as azat in Turkish.
Is Azad a boy’s name?
Yes, Azad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Azad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Azad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Azad?
Azad is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Azad have?
Azad has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Azad?
Azad appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Azad?
Other spellings: Azat.
What names go well with Azad?
Some ideas: Azad Muhteşem; Sefa Azad; Azad Menderes.
Famous people named Azad?
Notable people named Azad include Azad Zal, Azad Corlu, Azad Çınar Acar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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