Moazzam
Moazzam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Honoured, exalted, highly respected”.
| Meaning | Honoured, exalted, highly respected |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Arabic spelling | معظم |
| Pronunciation | moo-AZ-zam |
| Arabic root | ع ظ م (ʿ-ẓ-m) — to be great |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Moazzam
Moazzam is the South Asian spelling of Muʿaẓẓam, meaning someone who is held in great honour. It shares a root with al-ʿAẓīm, 'the Most Great', one of the names of God. The name was popular among Mughal nobility; Prince Muʿaẓẓam became the emperor Bahadur Shah I. Today it is mostly found in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Is Moazzam a Muslim name?
Yes. Moazzam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'honoured', widely used by South Asian Muslims.
Is Moazzam in the Quran?
The root ʿ-ẓ-m gives al-ʿAẓīm, as at the end of Ayat al-Kursi: 'He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Moazzam used?
Mainly used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moazzam mean?
Moazzam means 'Honoured, exalted, highly respected'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu usage.
Is Moazzam a Muslim name?
Yes. Moazzam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'honoured', widely used by South Asian Muslims.
How do you write Moazzam in Arabic?
Moazzam is written معظم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Moazzam?
Moazzam is pronounced moo-AZ-zam.
Is Moazzam mentioned in the Quran?
The root ʿ-ẓ-m gives al-ʿAẓīm, as at the end of Ayat al-Kursi: 'He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).