Girl name
Azza name meaning
“a young female gazelle”
Azza is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ‘Azzah, meaning a young female gazelle. This interpretation follows the reading ‘Azzah. Without vowel marks, the same Arabic spelling can also be read as ‘izzah, meaning honor or strength, so the reading determines which meaning is expressed.
What does Azza mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Azza
Possibly represents Arabic ‘Azzah, a name referring to a young female gazelle. Without vowel marks, the same Arabic spelling can also be read ‘izzah, meaning honor or strength.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Azza in Islam and the Quran
Azza does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عزة) does, for example in QS Sad [38]: 2.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Azza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aza/ |
| Arabic script | عزة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦗ꦳꧀ꦗ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮐ᮪ᮐ |
Is Azza a girl’s name?
Yes, Azza is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Azza ranks #2,665 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Azza
- Azka♂♀Purer, more virtuous
- Aziza♀Honored, precious, or beloved
- Ahza♂♀More fortunate
- Azzah♀Young female gazelle
- Anna♀Grace, favor
- Ana♀Grace, favor
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aida♀One who returns, one who comes back
- Alya♀Eminence, elevated rank
- Alfa♂♀The first, a beginning
- Arta♂♀Wealth, possessions
- Alia♀High, elevated in rank
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Azza
- Azza Beatrix Adelia Batuwael · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Azza
What is the meaning of Azza?
Azza means a young female gazelle. Possibly represents Arabic ‘Azzah, a name referring to a young female gazelle. Without vowel marks, the same Arabic spelling can also be read ‘izzah, meaning honor or strength.
Is Azza a girl’s name?
Yes, Azza is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Azza?
Azza is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Azza in the Quran?
Azza does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عزة) does, for example in QS Sad [38]: 2.
How many syllables does Azza have?
Azza has 2 syllables (Az-za) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Azza?
Azza ranks #2,665 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Azza?
Notable people named Azza include Azza Beatrix Adelia Batuwael.
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