Aziz

Aziz is an Arabic name with a range of meanings that includes powerful, esteemed, and dear or beloved. The combination gives it both strength and warmth. In Islamic tradition, al-Aziz is one of the names of God, while Aziz also has a long history as a personal name in Muslim communities across different languages.

Aziza is the corresponding feminine form, sharing the same root with an added final vowel. Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari provides one familiar English-language example of Aziz itself. The repeated z sound makes the spelling memorable without making it long, and the name retains a direct connection to an Arabic word that can express both high regard and affection.