Abdulaziz
A theophoric compound name: 'servant of al-ʿAzīz' — one of the divine names, from the root ʿ-z-z, 'might'.
- Root
- ʿ-z-z (ع-ز-ز)
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Servant of al-ʿAzīz, 'the Almighty'
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
A compound of ʿabd ('servant') and al-ʿAzīz, from the root ʿ-z-z (ع-ز-ز), which carries the senses of might, strength and being unattainable.
Form
Names of the pattern *ʿabd + a divine name* are among the oldest and most common in Arabic. The two words form a single unit and are written together in Arabic; in Latin script they appear split or joined (Abdulaziz, Abdul Aziz, Abd al-ʿAzīz), which is a transliteration difference, not a difference of name.
Usage
One of the most widespread male names in the Arabian Peninsula.
Frequently asked questions
What does Abdulaziz mean?
'Servant of al-ʿAzīz' — the Almighty — from the root ʿ-z-z, 'might, strength'.
Is 'Abdul' a name on its own?
No. ʿAbd means 'servant of' and is always followed by a divine name — Abdulaziz, Abdullah, Abdulrahman. Splitting it leaves an incomplete name.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: عزز
Last reviewed: 2026-07-27