Given name (female)
Ladan
LAH-dahn
Pronunciation: LAH-dahn
صمغ عطري (لبَدان)؛ رزین عطري من نبات الصخرية
Girl Rare
Origin
Persian (used in Iran and South Asia)
Meaning
Labdanum; a fragrant resin (rockrose/ladanum) used historically in Persian perfumery; symbolizes fragrance and rarity
Thematic Cluster
Persian Names Meaning Fragrance & Resin
Islamic Status
Rare / Traditional
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
5
Meaning Urdu
صمغ خوشبو (لبدان)؛ ایک خوشبو دار رال جو پتّے کی مانند پودے سے حاصل ہوتی ہے
Meaning Arabic
صمغ عطري (لبَدان)؛ رزین عطري من نبات الصخرية
Ladan (لادن) is a historically attested Persian female name derived from the word for labdanum, a fragrant resin (from rockrose/Cistus) long used in Persian perfumery, aromatics and traditional medicine. The name carries botanical and olfactory imagery — a compact symbol of rare fragrance and delicacy in Persian poetry and domestic naming practices. Ladan appears in modern Persian-speaking communities and among South Asian families influenced by Persian literary tastes; it is not a Qur'anic name and has no direct Hadith reference, but it is culturally rooted in Persianate tradition. For readers exploring related Persian floral or fragrant names, see [[Laleh]] and [[Gulbahar]] for comparative poetic usage. Ladan is stylistically suited for parents seeking a soft, uncommon name with an explicitly Persian, poetic background.
FAQs
Is Ladan an Arabic name?
No. Ladan is Persian in origin (word for labdanum) and is used by Persian-speaking and some South Asian families; it is not of Arabic etymology.
Does Ladan appear in the Qur'an or Hadith?
No. Ladan is not a Qur'anic or Hadith-attested name; its use is cultural and literary within Persianate contexts.
What does Ladan symbolize in Persian poetry?
It symbolizes fragrance, rarity and refined beauty, drawing on the aromatic resin labdanum's historical use in perfume and incense.
Is Ladan commonly used in South Asia?
It is uncommon but attested among families influenced by Persian literary and cultural traditions in Iran, Afghanistan and parts of South Asia.
Are there modern variations suitable for different scripts?
Yes; in Persian/Urdu script it is لادن; romanized variants include Lādān or Ladan; pronunciation remains similar.
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Lal
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