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Azam

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-ZAHM /əˈzɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic a'zam, the superlative of azim, meaning 'greatest' or 'most magnificent.' It appears widely in honorific titles and compound names across the Arabic- and Urdu-speaking world. It is an established boys' name, used respectfully in Muslim families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Arabic for 'greatest' — a word from honorific titles, used as a boy's name (said 'uh-ZAHM').
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Origin HighArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic a'zam, the superlative of azim, meaning 'greatest' or 'most magnificent.' It appears widely in honorific titles and compound names across the Arabic- and Urdu-speaking world. It is an established boys' name, used respectfully in Muslim families.
U.S. rank (2023)#8999 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azam comes from Arabic a'zam, 'greatest, most magnificent,' the superlative of azim. The word carries weight: it appears in honorific titles and in compound names across the Arabic and Urdu worlds. As a given name it is established and dignified, and we treat it respectfully (said 'uh-ZAHM').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., while remaining familiar in South Asia and the Middle East. Rare here, established there.

Did you know? Azam is the Arabic superlative a'zam, 'greatest' — the sort of word that turns up inside honorific titles rather than everyday speech. It is long established as a boys' name in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families, which we note respectfully (said 'uh-ZAHM').
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Azam — Arabic a'zam 'greatest'; superlative of azim; honorific use

Variations

AzzamAazamAzeem

Nicknames

AzZamAmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azam mean?

Azam is Arabic for 'greatest' or 'most magnificent' — the superlative a'zam, familiar from honorific titles.

How do you pronounce Azam?

It's said uh-ZAHM /əˈzɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azam a boy or girl name?

Azam is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Azam?

Azam is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though familiar in the Arabic- and Urdu-speaking world.

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