Azim
Azim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Magnificent, great”.
| Meaning | Magnificent, great |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عظيم |
| Pronunciation | ah-ZEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, India |
Meaning and origin of Azim
Azim is a way of writing the Arabic ʿAẓīm, meaning 'great', from a root about greatness. Al-ʿAẓīm is counted among the beautiful names of God, so the compound ʿAbd al-ʿAẓīm, meaning one who serves the Magnificent, is seen as its fuller form. This spelling is standard in Central Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia. Uzbek and Tajik speakers often use the affectionate form Azimjon, while South Asians tend to write Azeem.
Is Azim a Muslim name?
Azim is an Arabic Muslim name meaning great, and al-ʿAẓīm belongs to the beautiful names of Allah: 'And He is the Most High, the Most Great (al-ʿAẓīm)' (Quran 2:255).
How popular is Azim?
It is used in Central Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Azim
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Spellings and variants of Azim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azim mean?
Azim means 'Magnificent, great'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Azim a Muslim name?
Azim is an Arabic Muslim name meaning great, and al-ʿAẓīm belongs to the beautiful names of Allah: 'And He is the Most High, the Most Great (al-ʿAẓīm)' (Quran 2:255).
How do you pronounce Azim?
Azim is pronounced ah-ZEEM.
Is Azim a boy or girl name?
Azim is usually a boy name.