Free, independent
Azad is a name of Persian origin that signifies freedom and independence. It is widely used across the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia, often symbolizing a spirit of liberty and self-reliance. In various Indo-Iranian languages, it remains a powerful secular name representing personal or political sovereignty.
About 22 boys were named Azad in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Prince of Persia · Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Renowned Bangladeshi composer and pianist
Prominent neuroscientist and professor
