Surname · Arabic origin
Aziz
Meaning
The surname Aziz means Powerful, cherished.
Origin
Arabic
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Aziz
Aziz (ʿAzīz) means “powerful,” “mighty” or “dear”; al-Aziz is a name of God.
What kind of surname is Aziz?
Aziz is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Other Arabic surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Aziz mean?
The surname Aziz means Powerful, cherished. Aziz (ʿAzīz) means “powerful,” “mighty” or “dear”; al-Aziz is a name of God.
Where does the surname Aziz come from?
Aziz is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Aziz?
Aziz is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi, Karim.