امتیاز

Imtiaz

boyArabic, Urdu/Persian usage

Imtiaz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Distinction, excellence, privilege”.

MeaningDistinction, excellence, privilege
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu/Persian usage
Arabic spellingامتیاز
Pronunciationim-ti-AAZ
Arabic rootم ي ز (m-y-z) — to distinguish, set apart
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Imtiaz

Imtiaz is the South Asian spelling of the Arabic imtiyāz, being distinguished or set apart by excellence. As a personal name it is far more common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh than in the Arab world, and it is used for both men and, less often, women, sometimes as Imtiaz Ali or Imtiaz Ahmed.

Is Imtiaz a Muslim name?

Yes. Imtiaz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used mainly in South Asia, meaning distinction.

Where is the name Imtiaz used?

Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Imtiaz

ImtiyazEmtiazImtiaz Ali

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Imtiaz mean?

Imtiaz means 'Distinction, excellence, privilege'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu/Persian usage.

Is Imtiaz a Muslim name?

Yes. Imtiaz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used mainly in South Asia, meaning distinction.

How do you write Imtiaz in Arabic?

Imtiaz is written امتیاز in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Imtiaz?

Imtiaz is pronounced im-ti-AAZ.

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