Azim
Azim 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 Azim
Azim is a transliteration of ʿAẓīm, 'great'. Al-ʿAẓīm is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the compound ʿAbd al-ʿAẓīm, 'servant of the Magnificent', is the fuller form. Azim is the usual spelling in Central Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia, and in Uzbek and Tajik it is often written Azim or Azimjon.
Is Azim a Muslim name?
Yes. Azim is a Muslim name meaning 'great'; al-ʿAẓīm is one of the names of Allah.
Is Azim in the Quran?
'And He is the Most High, the Most Great (al-ʿAẓīm)' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Azim used?
Used in Central Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Azim
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azim mean?
Azim means 'Great, magnificent'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Azim a Muslim name?
Yes. Azim is a Muslim name meaning 'great'; al-ʿAẓīm is one of the names of Allah.
How do you write Azim in Arabic?
Azim is written عظيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Azim?
Azim is pronounced ah-ZEEM.
Is Azim mentioned in the Quran?
'And He is the Most High, the Most Great (al-ʿAẓīm)' (Quran 2:255).