عزّام

Azzam

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Azzam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Very determined, resolute”.

MeaningVery determined, resolute
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعزّام
Pronunciationaz-ZAHM
Arabic rootع ز م (ʿ-z-m) — to resolve, to be determined
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Azzam

ʿAzzām is an intensive form of the root ʿ-z-m, describing someone of strong and repeated resolve. It is used as a first name and as a family name, notably the Egyptian ʿAzzām family that produced ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ʿAzzām, first Secretary-General of the Arab League. The name is popular in the Gulf, Egypt and Malaysia.

Is Azzam a Muslim name?

Yes. Azzam is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'determined, resolute'.

Is Azzam in the Quran?

The root appears in 'And when you have decided (ʿazamta), then rely upon Allah' (Quran 3:159).

Where is the name Azzam used?

Common in the Gulf, Egypt and Malaysia.

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Spellings and variants of Azzam

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azzam mean?

Azzam means 'Very determined, resolute'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Azzam a Muslim name?

Yes. Azzam is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'determined, resolute'.

How do you write Azzam in Arabic?

Azzam is written عزّام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Azzam?

Azzam is pronounced az-ZAHM.

Is Azzam mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'And when you have decided (ʿazamta), then rely upon Allah' (Quran 3:159).

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