Girl name
Uzma name meaning
“greatest; most exalted”
Uzma means “greatest” or “most exalted.” It comes from Arabic ʿuẓmā, the feminine counterpart of aʿẓam, an adjective expressing greatness or greater magnitude. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its root family with Azam. Its meaning evokes images of height and grandeur, such as a mountain summit.
What does Uzma mean?
Greatest; most exalted
In Turkish: en büyük; pek yüce
Under the Arabic interpretation, Uzma expresses greatness in a superlative degree. The form uzmâ also appeared in Ottoman titles and expressions. Its use as a name can be understood as an independent use of this adjective, rather than as an abbreviation of Turkish uzman, meaning specialist.
Origin of the name Uzma
Probably from Arabic ʿuẓmā, the feminine counterpart of aʿẓam, meaning greater or greatest.
How to pronounce Uzma
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uzma/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عظمى |
Is Uzma a girl’s name?
Yes, Uzma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Uzma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Uzma
- Uzma A Hasan
FAQ about the name Uzma
What is the meaning of Uzma?
Uzma means “greatest; most exalted”. Probably from Arabic ʿuẓmā, the feminine counterpart of aʿẓam, meaning greater or greatest.
Is Uzma a girl’s name?
Yes, Uzma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Uzma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uzma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uzma?
Uzma is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Uzma have?
Uzma has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Uzma?
Uzma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Uzma?
Notable people named Uzma include Uzma A Hasan.
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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