Aziz
Aziz is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Dear, mighty, honoured”.
| Meaning | Dear, mighty, honoured |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عزيز |
| Pronunciation | ah-ZEEZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Aziz
Aziz has two linked meanings in Arabic: 'mighty and unbeatable' and 'dear and precious'. Al-ʿAzīz, 'the Almighty', is a name of God. In the Quran the same word is the title given to the Egyptian official in the story of Prophet Yusuf. The name stands alone or forms compounds such as ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz, as in the Umayyad caliph ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz.
Is Aziz a Muslim name?
Aziz is an Arabic Muslim name, and al-ʿAzīz, the Almighty, is counted among God's names: 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner... and He is the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).
How popular is Aziz?
It is found throughout the Muslim world from Morocco to Indonesia, and the Azeez spelling is common in Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Aziz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aziz mean?
Aziz means 'Dear, mighty, honoured'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aziz a Muslim name?
Aziz is an Arabic Muslim name, and al-ʿAzīz, the Almighty, is counted among God's names: 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner... and He is the Exalted in Might (al-ʿAzīz), the Wise' (Quran 59:24).
How do you pronounce Aziz?
Aziz is pronounced ah-ZEEZ.
Is Aziz a boy or girl name?
Aziz is usually a boy name.