Izzat
Izzat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Persian/Urdu/Turkish form origin, meaning “Honour, respect, dignity”.
| Meaning | Honour, respect, dignity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian/Urdu/Turkish form |
| Written as | عزت |
| Pronunciation | IZ-zat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Turkey, Central Asia, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Izzat
In Persian, Urdu and Turkish the Arabic ʿizza is pronounced with a final -at, producing Izzat. Across South Asia the word carries enormous weight, standing for a family's honour and good name. Turkish parents give it to sons as İzzet, and it is also found in the Balkans, Central Asia and Pakistan. Egyptians write it Ezzat, and in a few places girls carry it as well.
Is Izzat a Muslim name?
Izzat is an Arabic-derived name centred on honour and respect, and Muslims in South Asia, Turkey and the Balkans use it widely.
How popular is Izzat?
Pakistan, Bosnia and Central Asia use Izzat, while Turkey prefers İzzet and Egypt Ezzat.
Gifts with the name Izzat
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Spellings and variants of Izzat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Izzat mean?
Izzat means 'Honour, respect, dignity'. It is of Arabic, Persian/Urdu/Turkish form origin.
Is Izzat a Muslim name?
Izzat is an Arabic-derived name centred on honour and respect, and Muslims in South Asia, Turkey and the Balkans use it widely.
How do you pronounce Izzat?
Izzat is pronounced IZ-zat.
Is Izzat a boy or girl name?
Izzat is usually a boy name.