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Azza

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Meaning

Young female gazelle

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عزة
Urdu عزہ
Persian آزا
Bengali আজ্জা
Pashto عزا
Graceful and timeless, the name Azza is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Young female gazelle', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Azza, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Azza is the classical Arabic word for a young female gazelle, and the name of the beloved celebrated in the renowned Umayyad-era love poetry of Kuthayyir 'Azza.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic عزة (izza) or غزة (young gazelle); classically glossed as 'young female gazelle,' a traditional image of grace and beauty in Arabic poetry.

Islamic Significance

The Quran credits animals with worship of their own: do you not see that God is glorified by whoever is in the heavens and earth, and the birds with wings spread, each one knowing its prayer (24:41).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.