Boy name
Aziz name meaning
“precious, beloved; mighty, exalted”
Aziz means precious, beloved, mighty, or exalted. It comes from Arabic ʿazīz and retains meanings of strength and high standing alongside the Turkish sense of being dear or valued. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the historical writer Aziz Nesin.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Aziz mean?
Precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
In Turkish: değerli, sevgili; güçlü, yüce
Aziz is a Turkish word of both affection and respect, as in forms of address to a cherished friend. Al-ʿAzīz is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition, giving the name a clear religious association. Azize is its feminine counterpart, while Abdülaziz is a separate compound name.
How popular is Aziz?
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
- 8provinces
Where is Aziz in the top 30?
8 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Aziz
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 Aziz
From Arabic ʿazīz, conveying might and high standing. In Turkish it also expresses affection and the sense of being precious or cherished.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Aziz in the Quran? | As a word · عزيز · 9:128The source word of Aziz occurs in the Quran as an adjective, with meanings shaped by its context. |
| 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 Aziz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aziz Halef
Meaning of each name
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
- Halef: successor, one who follows another
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Selim Aziz
Meaning of each name
- Selim: sound, unharmed; free from defect
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
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Aziz Mehdi
Meaning of each name
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
- Mehdi: rightly guided; led to the right path
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Vahdettin Aziz
Meaning of each name
- Vahdettin: unity of the faith
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
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Aziz Mikail
Meaning of each name
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
- Mikail: Who is like God?
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Mohammad Aziz
Meaning of each name
- Mohammad: much praised; repeatedly commended
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Aziz Uras.
How to pronounce Aziz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aziz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عزیز |
| Arabic | عزيز |
Is Aziz a boy’s name?
Yes, Aziz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Aziz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aziz
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
Famous people named Aziz
- Aziz Sancar · b. 1946
- Aziz Nesin · b. 1915
- Aziz Yıldırım · b. 1952
- Aziz Mert Erdogdu · b. 1979
- Aziz Bekir · b. 1970
- Aziz Kocaoğlu · b. 1948
- Aziz Oğan · b. 1888
- Aziz İstegün
- Aziz Retzep · b. 1992
- Aziz Sağlam · b. 1982
- Aziz Akkaya · b. 1967
- Aziz Babuşcu · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Aziz
What is the meaning of Aziz?
Aziz means “precious, beloved; mighty, exalted”. From Arabic ʿazīz, conveying might and high standing. In Turkish it also expresses affection and the sense of being precious or cherished.
Is Aziz a boy’s name?
Yes, Aziz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Aziz in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Aziz occurs in the Quran as an adjective, with meanings shaped by its context. (e.g.: 9:128)
What is the origin of the name Aziz?
Aziz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Aziz have?
Aziz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aziz?
Aziz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Aziz?
Some ideas: Aziz Halef; Selim Aziz; Aziz Mehdi.
Famous people named Aziz?
Notable people named Aziz include Aziz Sancar, Aziz Nesin, Aziz Yıldırım.
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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