Moazzam
Moazzam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Honoured, exalted, highly respected”.
| Meaning | Honoured, exalted, highly respected |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Written as | معظم |
| Pronunciation | moo-AZ-zam |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Moazzam
Moazzam is how South Asians spell Muʿaẓẓam, a person treated with great honour. Its root, ʿ-ẓ-m, means to be great, and it also gives al-ʿAẓīm, the Most Great, a divine name. Mughal nobles liked the name, and Prince Muʿaẓẓam later took the throne as the emperor Bahadur Shah I. Families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are the main users of the name now, often in its alternative spelling Muazzam.
Is Moazzam a Muslim name?
Moazzam, an Arabic name meaning honoured, is widely used by South Asian Muslims. 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).
How popular is Moazzam?
Mainly used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Moazzam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moazzam mean?
Moazzam means 'Honoured, exalted, highly respected'. It is of Arabic, Urdu usage origin.
Is Moazzam a Muslim name?
Moazzam, an Arabic name meaning honoured, is widely used by South Asian Muslims. 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).
How do you pronounce Moazzam?
Moazzam is pronounced moo-AZ-zam.
Is Moazzam a boy or girl name?
Moazzam is usually a boy name.