عزيزة

Azizat

girlNigerian form of Arabic ʿAzīza

Azizat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, beloved, honoured”.

MeaningPrecious, beloved, honoured
GenderGirl
OriginNigerian form of Arabic ʿAzīza
Arabic spellingعزيزة
Pronunciationah-ZEE-zaht
Arabic rootع ز ز (ʿ-z-z) — might, honour, preciousness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Azizat

Azizat is a Nigerian form of ʿAzīza, 'precious', 'dear' or 'esteemed', with the Arabic feminine ending kept as -at. It is used by Yoruba and Hausa Muslims alike, and Azeezat is a common alternative spelling. The root gives the divine name al-ʿAzīz, the Mighty.

Is Azizat a Muslim name?

Yes. Azizat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of ʿAzīza, meaning precious.

Is Azizat in the Quran?

Its root gives the divine name in 'the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).

Where is the name Azizat used?

Used among Yoruba and Hausa Muslims in Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azizat mean?

Azizat means 'Precious, beloved, honoured'. It comes from Nigerian form of Arabic ʿAzīza.

Is Azizat a Muslim name?

Yes. Azizat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of ʿAzīza, meaning precious.

How do you write Azizat in Arabic?

Azizat is written عزيزة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Azizat?

Azizat is pronounced ah-ZEE-zaht.

Is Azizat mentioned in the Quran?

Its root gives the divine name in 'the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.