allazim

Allazim is a transliteration variant of the Arabic epithet al-ʿAzīm, meaning "the Magnificent" or "the Great." In Islamic theology, al-ʿAzīm is one of the 99 Names (attributes) of Allah, descriptors used to speak about God in the Qur’an and in hadith literature. The term derives from the Arabic root ʿ-ẓ-m, which conveys majesty, grandeur, and eminence; with the definite article al-, the form emphasizes divine perfection in all aspects of greatness.

The spelling Allazim often arises from phonetic transliteration across languages and scripts, and it may be encountered in non-Arabic contexts where the sound is rendered differently. The attribute al-ʿAzīm is typically invoked in devotional speech, supplication, and liturgical recitation as part of acknowledging God’s majesty and sovereignty.

Usage and context vary by tradition. As an attribute of God, al-ʿAzīm is not generally used as a personal name for humans in Islamic practice. However, some Muslim communities may use names or compound forms containing azim or azim-related elements, usually in a manner that honors the divine attribute rather than identifying a person with it.

See also: 99 Names of Allah; Qur’an; Hadith literature.

References: discussions of the 99 Names in Islamic theology; Qur’anic verses where divine attributes are enumerated and expounded.