Aziz
Aziz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Mighty, honoured, dear”.
| Meaning | Mighty, honoured, dear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عزيز |
| Pronunciation | ah-ZEEZ |
| Arabic root | ع ز ز (ʿ-z-z) — to be mighty, to be dear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aziz
ʿAzīz carries two connected senses: 'mighty, invincible' and 'dear, precious'. Al-ʿAzīz, 'the Almighty', is one of God's names, and in the Quran al-ʿAzīz is also the title of the Egyptian official in the story of Prophet Yusuf. The name is used on its own and in compounds like ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz, the name of the Umayyad caliph ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz.
Is Aziz a Muslim name?
Yes. Aziz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin; al-ʿAzīz is one of the names of Allah.
Is Aziz in the Quran?
'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner... and He is the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).
Where is the name Aziz used?
Used throughout the Muslim world, from Morocco to Indonesia; Azeez is common in Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Aziz
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Spellings and variants of Aziz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aziz mean?
Aziz means 'Mighty, honoured, dear'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aziz a Muslim name?
Yes. Aziz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin; al-ʿAzīz is one of the names of Allah.
How do you write Aziz in Arabic?
Aziz is written عزيز in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aziz?
Aziz is pronounced ah-ZEEZ.
Is Aziz mentioned in the Quran?
'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner... and He is the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).