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.
About 19 boys were named Azaad in 2025.
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
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
