Abdelaziz

The male first name Abdelaziz, also written as Abd al-Aziz (عبد العزيز), represents an Arabic and primarily North African form of the name Abdulaziz (عَبْدُ العَزِيْ).

What does the name Abdelaziz mean?

Abdelaziz, or Abd al-Aziz (عبد العزيز), is an Arabic first name that is especially common in North Africa. Translated, it means 'the servant of the Exalted', 'the servant of the Venerable', and also 'the servant of the Powerful (God)'. The name has its roots in the Arabic language and is made up of the words 'abd (عبد)', meaning 'the servant', and 'azīz (عزيز)', which means 'invincible', 'beloved', 'noble', 'precious', 'famous', 'powerful', or 'dear'. Alternatively, 'azza (عزّ) can mean 'to be powerful', 'to be beloved', 'to value', and 'to respect'. A well-known bearer of this name is Abdelaziz II ibn Saud, the founder of the state of Saudi Arabia. The name is also frequently used as a surname.

Where does the name Abdelaziz come from?

The name Abdelaziz has Arabic origins and means 'the servant of the Exalted'. It is composed of the Arabic terms 'abd', meaning 'the servant', and 'azza', which encompasses 'to be powerful', 'to be beloved', 'to value', and 'to respect'. Alternatively, 'azīz', meaning 'invincible', 'beloved', 'noble', 'precious', 'famous', 'powerful', or 'dear', can also be used. The name is common in Maghreb, Moroccan, and North African linguistic areas.

How do you pronounce Abdelaziz?

The pronunciation of Abdelaziz consists of four to five syllables and is characterized by a full sound. It is pronounced as 'Ab-de-la-ziz' [abdelaˈziːz], combining bright and dark vowels with distinct consonants. The stressed final syllable places a clear accent. The repeated use of the letter Z gives the name a hissing, dynamic note. Thus, Abdelaziz radiates dignity and strength - it is traditional, impressive, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Abdelaziz is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at 579th place. In the last ten years, Abdelaziz has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,350th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,257th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abdel / Aboudi

Famous people

• Abdelaziz Ahanfouf (football player)
• Abdelaziz Ali Guechi (Algerian football player)
• Abdelaziz Barrada (French footballer)
• Abdelaziz Ben Tifour (French football player)
• Abdelaziz Benhamlat (football player from Algeria)
• Abdelaziz Bennij (football player from Morocco)
• Abdelaziz Bouderbala (Moroccan footballer)
• Abdelaziz Dnibi (football player from Morocco)
• Abdelaziz El Idrissi (long-distance runner from Morocco)
• Abdelaziz Ennaji El Idrissi (Moroccan long-distance runner)
• Abdelaziz Gorgi (artist from Tunisia)
• Abdelaziz Hatem (Qatari football player)
• Abdelaziz Kamara (football player from France)
• Abdelaziz Malzuzi (poet from Morocco)
• Abdelaziz Onkoud (Moroccan chess player)
• Abdelaziz Sanqour (football player from the United Arab Emirates)
• Abdelaziz Soulaimain (Moroccan footballer)
• Abdelaziz Souleimani (football player from Morocco)
• Abdelaziz Tawfik (Egyptian football player)
• Abdelaziz Toulbini (Algerian writer)