Ajza

Ajza is the plural form of the Arabic noun juz (جزء), meaning part, portion, or component. The term is widely used in Arabic-speaking regions and in languages influenced by Arabic, such as Urdu and Persian, to denote the constituent parts that make up a whole. In transliteration, ajza or ajzā’ is a common rendering.

Etymology and scope: Ajza comes from the triliteral root ج-ز-أ, which underpins several related words for division and portion. The standard plural is written as أَجْزاء (ajzā’). The word is used across fields to indicate any set of elements that together form a complete entity, from physical parts to abstract components.

Usage in context: In anatomy, ajzā al-badan refers to the organs or parts of the body. In literature and law, ajzā al-nass or ajzā al-nawa’ may denote sections or components of a text or legal document. In culinary or pharmaceutical contexts, the term can indicate ingredients or components of a mixture or formula. More generally, ajza serves to describe the elements that constitute a system, project, or process.

Cross-linguistic notes: Beyond Arabic, ajza has permeated Urdu and Persian vocabulary with similar meanings related to parts or ingredients, reflecting shared cultural and linguistic ties in the region. Related terms include the singular juz and the broader concept of organs or components in a given whole.