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Ayaz

Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ayaz: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Ayaz is a name of Persian and Turkish origin, meaning "cool breeze" or "breeze of dawn," evoking a gentle, refreshing wind. Its most famous bearer is Ayaz al-Ghaznavi, a legendary Tajik slave who became a beloved general and cupbearer to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century, celebrated for his loyalty and wisdom in Sufi poetry. While no major places bear the name directly, the spelling variant Ayaz is common across Turkey, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan, where it's also borne by modern figures like Turkish footballer Ayaz Yılmaz. In Scottish context, it remains rare but has gained modest use since the late 1990s, prized for its melodic sound and evocative natural imagery.