In Tamil: 'Ayan' is the name of Brahma, the Creator. ... However, in Somali, 'Ayan' is the female form of the name, and 'Ayanle' is the male form. AYAN: Somali female name meaning "bright." In Sanskrit this also means "Speed" in English or "Gati" in Hindi. Sirr & Rooh form “Rooh-e-Insani (Human soul) or Ayan.