English

Proper noun

Ayan

1. A male given name

Cebuano

Noun

ayan

1. a stone or coin used as marker in games like hopscotch.
2. a stone or coin used as a shooter in a game of taksi or igoigo.
3. the taw or shooter; the marble used to shoot ducks with in a game of marbles.
4. the slammer used in a game of Pogs.
5. the primary card used in a game of apirapir; the trading card used during the execution of slapping of hands so as not to crumple or risk damaging the rest of the person's cards.
6. the slipper or sandal or rock used as a shooter in bato-lata.

Malay

Alternative forms

• ايان

Etymology

From 亜鉛.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ajan/
• Rhymes: -ajan, -jan, -an

Noun

ayan ‎(Jawi spelling ايان)

1. zinc (Element)

Synonyms

• timah sari / تيمه ساري
• zink / زيڠک