Free, independent, or liberated
Azaad is a name of Persian and Arabic origin that signifies freedom and independence. It is widely used across the Middle East and South Asia, often carrying a connotation of a person who is unchained or liberated in spirit. Historically, it has been used as a title or surname for those who fought for independence or lived outside of societal constraints.
Less common today
Azaad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,191 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian independence activist and revolutionary
Abul Kalam Azad, first Minister of Education in India
The protagonist in the video game Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time · Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
