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Azizah

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Pronounced uh-ZEE-zuh /əˈziː.zə/High

Meaning: From the Arabic aziz, 'mighty; powerful; dear, beloved' — Azizah is the feminine form. It carries both strength and tenderness, and is used widely across the Arabic-speaking world.Medium

In 30 seconds: Strength and affection in one: Azizah is Arabic for 'mighty' and 'beloved' (said 'uh-ZEE-zuh'). Warm and well-established.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic aziz, 'mighty; powerful; dear, beloved' — Azizah is the feminine form. It carries both strength and tenderness, and is used widely across the Arabic-speaking world.
U.S. rank (2024)#13667 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919782024

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

Azizah is the feminine of the Arabic aziz, 'mighty; powerful; beloved,' a word long used in praise and in affection. The name is well established across Arabic-speaking cultures and travels easily (said 'uh-ZEE-zuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim and Arab families. Rare here, familiar abroad, and rich in meaning.

Did you know? The Arabic root behind Azizah means both 'mighty' and 'dearly loved' — a name that holds power and tenderness at the same time (said 'uh-ZEE-zuh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Azizah — Arabic aziz 'mighty; beloved'; feminine Azizah

Variations

AzizaAzeezaAziz

Nicknames

AzizZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azizah mean?

Azizah means 'mighty; powerful' and also 'dear, beloved' — from the Arabic root aziz.

How do you pronounce Azizah?

It's said uh-ZEE-zuh /əˈziː.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azizah a boy or girl name?

Azizah is a girl's name; Aziz is the masculine form.

How popular is Azizah?

Azizah is rare in the U.S. and well known across the Arabic-speaking world.

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