Boy name
Azim name meaning
“determination; from a separate root, great or exalted”
Azim means determination and, through a separate Arabic root, great or exalted. The Turkish spelling represents both Arabic azm and azim, words with distinct meanings. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name connects with Turkish azmetmek, meaning to persevere, and with the Arabic adjective expressing greatness.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Azim mean?
Determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
In Turkish: kararlılık; ayrı bir kökten büyük, yüce
Azim is familiar in Turkish as a word for determination in pursuing a task. As a personal name, it can also represent Azîm, expressing greatness; the two Arabic sources have different roots and spellings. This distinction matters when assigning a meaning or a religious classification.
How popular is Azim?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Azim in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Azim
The spelling Azim can represent Arabic ʿazm, 'determination', or the distinct word ʿaẓīm, 'great, exalted'. The ordinary Turkish noun reflects the former, while the name Azîm can reflect the latter.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Azim in the Quran? | As a word · عظيم · 2:7The Quran uses azim to mean great or tremendous; azm, meaning determination, is a separate Arabic word. |
| Starts with | A · Az |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Azim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Azim Nimetullah
Meaning of each name
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
- Nimetullah: God's blessing; divine gift
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Salih Azim
Meaning of each name
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
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Azim Selahattin
Meaning of each name
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
- Selahattin: righteousness of the faith; soundness of religion
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Recep Azim
Meaning of each name
- Recep: the honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
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Azim Süphan
Meaning of each name
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
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Sebahattin Azim
Meaning of each name
- Sebahattin: beauty and grace of the faith
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
How to pronounce Azim
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /azim/ |
Is Azim a boy’s name?
Yes, Azim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Azim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Azım
Names that sound like Azim
Famous people named Azim
- Azim Akcivan · b. 1973
- Azim Doğuş Tuncer
FAQ about the name Azim
What is the meaning of Azim?
Azim means “determination; from a separate root, great or exalted”. The spelling Azim can represent Arabic ʿazm, 'determination', or the distinct word ʿaẓīm, 'great, exalted'. The ordinary Turkish noun reflects the former, while the name Azîm can reflect the latter.
Is Azim a boy’s name?
Yes, Azim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Azim in the Quran?
As a word. The Quran uses azim to mean great or tremendous; azm, meaning determination, is a separate Arabic word. (e.g.: 2:7)
What is the origin of the name Azim?
Azim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Azim have?
Azim has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Azim?
Azim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Azim?
Other spellings: Azım.
What names go well with Azim?
Some ideas: Azim Nimetullah; Salih Azim; Azim Selahattin.
Famous people named Azim?
Notable people named Azim include Azim Akcivan, Azim Doğuş Tuncer.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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