aziz

Aziz is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "mighty," "powerful," or "respected." It can stand alone or be part of longer names such as Azizuddin or Azizullah, and in some cases it appears as a surname. In Islamic tradition, Al-Aziz is one of the 99 Names of Allah, translated as "The Mighty" or "The Powerful."

The name is widespread in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and among diaspora communities worldwide. It is used across Turkish, Persian, Urdu, Arabic, and Swahili linguistic contexts, reflecting cultural and religious heritage. Variants and related forms include Azizullah, Azizuddin, and other language-specific adaptations.

Notable individuals with the name Aziz include Aziz Ansari, an American actor and comedian; Aziz Sancar, a Turkish-American biochemist and Nobel laureate; Aziz Nesin, a Turkish writer and humorist; and Aziz Shavershian, an Australian bodybuilder and internet personality known as Zyzz. The name also appears in literature, film, and history, often signaling a cultural connection to Arabic or Muslim naming traditions.