The nameAzad
Azad is a Persian and Kurdish boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Persian
Meaning
From the Persian azad, "free".
Origin
Persian, widely used in Kurdish and Turkish.
History
First given in France around 1980, Azad has grown since the 2000s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Azad
Azad in France
702ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (70 births)
1,255babies named Azad in France since 1900
Azad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 495 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Azad. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Azad in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 62 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azad mean?
From the Persian azad, "free".
What is the origin of the name Azad?
Persian, widely used in Kurdish and Turkish.
Is Azad a girl's or a boy's name?
Azad is a boy's name.