Azad

Azad is a term of Persian origin that means "free" or "liberated". It has been adopted into several languages of the Indian subcontinent and is commonly used as a male given name. In addition to its use as a name, Azad has also been used as a title or epithet by various individuals and groups throughout history to signify their state of freedom or liberation.

Etymology

The term Azad originates from the Persian language, where it is used to denote the state of being free or liberated. It is derived from the Old Persian word aza- which means "to be free". The term has been adopted into several languages of the Indian subcontinent, including Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali, where it is commonly used as a male given name.

Use as a Name

Azad is a popular male given name in several countries of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is also used as a surname in these regions. Notable individuals with the name Azad include Azad, a German rapper of Kurdish descent, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, an Indian scholar and senior political leader of the Indian independence movement.

Use as a Title or Epithet

Throughout history, the term Azad has been used as a title or epithet by various individuals and groups to signify their state of freedom or liberation. For example, the Azad Kashmir region of Pakistan, whose name translates to "Free Kashmir", uses the term to signify its claimed status as a free and independent territory.

See Also

• Azad (disambiguation)
• Azadi
• Azad Kashmir
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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