Azania - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Azania \a-za-nia\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "heard by God". From the male name Azaniah, borne by a minor biblical character. The name is now used mainly with reference to the African nationalist name for South Africa, as a symbol of resistance during the apartheid era.

For more information, see also the related name Azalia.

Baby names that sound like Azania are Osanna, Osana, Oceania, Yazenia and Ysanna. Other similar baby names are Avania and Azaria.

Azania is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Azania. Click here to compare Azania with related baby names.