Boy name
İzzet name meaning
“honor; dignity and esteem”
İzzet means “honor, dignity and esteem.” It is a masculine name in Türkiye, derived from Arabic ʿizza through an Ottoman Turkish form retaining a final t. The Turkish expression izzet ve ikram, referring to respectful hospitality, provides a familiar association with honoring and valuing someone.
What does İzzet mean?
Honor; dignity and esteem
In Turkish: onur; yücelik ve saygınlık
İzzet remains visible in Turkish expressions concerning self-respect and generous hospitality. The name centers on honor, dignity, and esteem, and its Arabic source word occurs in the Quran. Aziz and İzzettin share the root, although their formations and exact meanings differ.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name İzzet
İzzet comes from Arabic ʿizza, meaning might, honor, or dignity. Ottoman Turkish adopted it with a final t.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is İzzet in the Quran? | As a word · العزة · 4:139The Arabic source word of İzzet occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing honor and might. |
| Starts with | İ |
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 İzzet
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İzzet Abdülgani
Meaning of each name
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
- Abdülgani: servant of the Self-Sufficient
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Hasip İzzet
Meaning of each name
- Hasip: noble; esteemed, respected
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
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İzzet Vezir
Meaning of each name
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
- Vezir: a ruler’s senior minister or adviser
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Nurhak İzzet
Meaning of each name
- Nurhak: Light of the Truth
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
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İzzet Alaeddin
Meaning of each name
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
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Halim İzzet
Meaning of each name
- Halim: gentle, forbearing, slow to anger
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
How to pronounce İzzet
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /izzet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عزت |
| Arabic | عزة |
Is İzzet a boy’s name?
Yes, İzzet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
İzzet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 83 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Izzet
Names that sound like İzzet
Names with related meanings
Famous people named İzzet
- İzzet Günay · b. 1934
- İzzet Türkyılmaz · b. 1990
- İzzet Çelik · b. 2004
- İzzet Safer · b. 1990
- İzzet Avcı · b. 1949
- İzzet Akgül · b. 1982
- İzzet Celasin · b. 1958
- İzzet İnce · b. 1981
- İzzet Kaya · b. 1977
- İzzet Keribar · b. 1936
- İzzet Melih Devrim · b. 1887
- İzzet Ulvi Aykurt · b. 1880
FAQ about the name İzzet
What is the meaning of İzzet?
İzzet means “honor; dignity and esteem”. İzzet comes from Arabic ʿizza, meaning might, honor, or dignity. Ottoman Turkish adopted it with a final t.
Is İzzet a boy’s name?
Yes, İzzet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is İzzet in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of İzzet occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing honor and might. (e.g.: 4:139)
What is the origin of the name İzzet?
İzzet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İzzet have?
İzzet has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İzzet?
İzzet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 83 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of İzzet?
Other spellings: Izzet.
What names go well with İzzet?
Some ideas: İzzet Abdülgani; Hasip İzzet; İzzet Vezir.
Famous people named İzzet?
Notable people named İzzet include İzzet Günay, İzzet Türkyılmaz, İzzet Çelik.
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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