Azzam

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Pronounced ə-ZAHM /əˈzɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic azzam, 'determined, resolute, firmly resolved; strong-willed' (from azm, 'determination, resolve')Medium

In 30 seconds: Determined; resolute: Azzam is Arabic for 'determined, resolute'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'ə-ZAHM').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic azzam, 'determined, resolute, firmly resolved; strong-willed' (from azm, 'determination, resolve')

U.S. rank (2025)#8341 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Azzam comes from Arabic azzam, 'determined, resolute, firmly resolved; strong-willed, of great resolve' (from azm, 'determination, resolve'). A strong, classic name across the Arab world (said 'ə-ZAHM'; nickname Azzi).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, determined-and-resolute at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Azzam means 'determined, resolute, firmly resolved; strong-willed' in Arabic (from azm, 'determination, resolve') — a strong, classic name (said 'ə-ZAHM').

Overall data confidence 70%

Arabic references — azzam — etymology

Variations

AzamAzzaam

Nicknames

Azzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azzam mean?

Azzam is Arabic for 'determined, resolute, firmly resolved; strong-willed'.

How do you pronounce Azzam?

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

Is Azzam a boy or girl name?

Azzam is a boy's name.

How popular is Azzam?

Azzam is a rare name in the U.S.