1. Indian Names: If "Ayan" is an Indian name (especially Bengali, Hindi, or Marathi), it is pronounced with the "A" sound as in "father" and the "yan" sound as in "yankee."
* Pronunciation: ah-YAHN**
2. Arabic Name: If "Ayan" is an Arabic name, the "A" is pronounced similar to the "a" in "father," and the "yan" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "bit."
* Pronunciation: ah-YAHN** (with a short "i" in "yan")
3. Other: If the context is unclear, it's best to ask the person how they pronounce their name.
Remember: It's always respectful to ask someone how to pronounce their name if you're unsure.