Azeem
Azeem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Great, magnificent”.
| Meaning | Great, magnificent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عظيم |
| Pronunciation | ah-ZEEM |
| Arabic root | ع ظ م (ʿ-ẓ-m) — to be great |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Azeem
Azeem is the common South Asian spelling of ʿAẓīm, 'great, mighty'. Al-ʿAẓīm, 'the Magnificent', is one of the names of God, so many families prefer the compound ʿAbd al-ʿAẓīm, though Azeem on its own is widely used as a descriptive name. The Arabic ẓ is pronounced z in Urdu and Persian, giving this spelling.
Is Azeem a Muslim name?
Yes. Azeem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'great'; al-ʿAẓīm is also one of the names of Allah.
Is Azeem in the Quran?
Al-ʿAẓīm closes the Verse of the Throne: 'and He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Azeem used?
Popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh; the Azim spelling is more common in Central Asia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Azeem
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Spellings and variants of Azeem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azeem mean?
Azeem means 'Great, magnificent'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Azeem a Muslim name?
Yes. Azeem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'great'; al-ʿAẓīm is also one of the names of Allah.
How do you write Azeem in Arabic?
Azeem is written عظيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Azeem?
Azeem is pronounced ah-ZEEM.
Is Azeem mentioned in the Quran?
Al-ʿAẓīm closes the Verse of the Throne: 'and He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).