Azizah

Azizah is a female given name of Arabic origin. It is the feminine form of Aziz, a root word used in Arabic to convey strength, esteem, and nobility. The name Azizah thus carries meanings such as “respected,” “dear,” or “powerful.”

The feminine suffix -ah is a common transliteration in many Arab and Muslim-majority languages, producing variants such as Azizah and Aziza.

Azizah is widely used among Arabic-speaking populations and throughout Muslim communities in Africa, Asia, and the diaspora. In Indonesia and Malaysia, the form Azizah is common, while Aziza and other spellings are also encountered in different linguistic contexts. The name is part of a broader family of names derived from the Aziz root.

In addition to personal given names, the root Aziz appears in classical Arabic literature and in Islamic contexts as an attribute of God (Al-Aziz) in certain expressions; Azizah, however, is primarily used as a secular given name.

The name’s usage spans multiple cultures and languages, reflecting the spread of Arabic linguistic heritage through history, religion, and migration.