What does the name Al-Aziz mean?

"Al-Aziz" means Allah, Possessor of honor and invincible might, who is never defeated and prevails over all things.

Why does this name often appear together with Al-Hakim?

The expression "Al-Azizul-Hakim" expresses that Allah's might is always joined with wisdom: He never uses His power without wisdom.

Al-Asma al-Husna

Possessor of invincible might and honor, who prevails over all things

Arabic

الْعَزِيز

Transliteration: al-ʿAzīz
Meaning: "Al-Aziz" means the Possessor of honor and might, who is never defeated and who prevails over all things. His might arises from His own essence; no power can render Him powerless. This is one of the most frequently repeated names in the Quran, and it often appears together with the name "Al-Hakim" (the Wise).

«He is Allah, the Watcher over all things (Al-Muhaymin), the Almighty (Al-Aziz), the Compeller of His will (Al-Jabbar).»

Explanation

Invincible might
"Aziz" carries both the meaning of honor and the meanings of might and victory. Allah possesses absolute power; no one can stand against His will. The Quran states, "All honor belongs to Allah entirely" (Surah Yunus, 65).
Might joined with wisdom
In the Quran this name often appears alongside "al-Hakim": "Al-Azizul-Hakim". This means that Allah's boundless might is always joined with wisdom: He never uses His power without purpose.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 23
This name appears among Allah's names in this verse.
QuranSurah Yunus, 65
This verse states that all honor belongs to Allah entirely.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Aziz.

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Common questions about this Name.

What does the name Al-Aziz mean?
"Al-Aziz" means Allah, Possessor of honor and invincible might, who is never defeated and prevails over all things.
Why does this name often appear together with Al-Hakim?
The expression "Al-Azizul-Hakim" expresses that Allah's might is always joined with wisdom: He never uses His power without wisdom.