Boy name
Azzam name meaning
“strong resolve; greatest”
Azzam is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ‘azzām, meaning “firmly resolved” or “strong in resolve”. The spelling variant Azam can represent Arabic a‘ẓam, meaning “greatest”. These are distinct Arabic formations, so the meanings of strong resolve and greatest depend on which source form the spelling represents.
What does Azzam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Azzam
Azam can represent Arabic a‘ẓam, greatest, while Azzam commonly represents ‘azzām, firmly resolved. These are distinct Arabic formations.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Azzam in Islam and the Quran
Azzam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أعظم) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 20 and QS Al-Muzzammil [73]: 20. The form أعظم means greater or more exalted.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Azzam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Azzam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
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Meaning of each word
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Azzam Haq
Meaning of each word
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
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Azzam Khalil
Meaning of each word
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Meaning of each word
- Azzam: strong resolve; greatest
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Nor: light, radiance
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How to pronounce Azzam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /azam/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦗ꦳꧀ꦗ꦳ꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮐ᮪ᮐᮙ᮪ |
Is Azzam a boy’s name?
Yes, Azzam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Azzam ranks #3,866 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Azzam
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Azzam
- Prof. Dr. Azzam Jasin
FAQ about the name Azzam
What is the meaning of Azzam?
Azzam means strong resolve; greatest. Azam can represent Arabic a‘ẓam, greatest, while Azzam commonly represents ‘azzām, firmly resolved. These are distinct Arabic formations.
Is Azzam a boy’s name?
Yes, Azzam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Azzam?
Azzam is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Azzam in the Quran?
Azzam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أعظم) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 20 and QS Al-Muzzammil [73]: 20. The form أعظم means greater or more exalted.
How many syllables does Azzam have?
Azzam has 2 syllables (Az-zam) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Azzam?
Azzam ranks #3,866 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Azzam?
Other spellings: Azam.
What full names go well with Azzam?
Some ideas: Azzam Wafi Nurhakim; Azzam Harits Faza; Azzam Haq.
Famous people named Azzam?
Notable people named Azzam include Prof. Dr. Azzam Jasin.
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