alAziz

Al-Aziz is an Arabic term meaning “the Mighty” or “the Powerful.” In Islamic theology, al-ʿAzīz is one of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma' al-Husna), attributes by which God is described. The definite article al- attaches to aziz, yielding “the Mighty.” The attribute emphasizes power, authority, and sovereignty and is used in Qur’anic verses and prayers to reference God’s strength and majesty.

As a component of personal names, al-Aziz appears across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures. The most common form is Abdul-Aziz, meaning “servant of the Mighty,” a theophoric name invoking God’s attribute. The element also occurs in other given names, surnames, and occasionally in place names within various regions. In religious usage, al-Aziz is typically treated as a divine attribute rather than a personal name for humans, though it features in names that express devotion or reverence.

Etymology and usage: aziz comes from an Arabic root meaning to be strong or revered; the definite article al- marks it as a specific attribute. The concept of al-Aziz is often discussed alongside other divine attributes in Islamic theology, highlighting God’s power, protection, and honor. Variations in spelling (for example, al-Aziz or al-ʿAzīz) reflect transliteration differences from Arabic.