Azam
Meaning of Azam
Pronounced ah-ZAHM, Azam is a masculine name of Arabic origin built on the root ʾ-z-m, conveying notions of determination, resolve and greatness. Common across Arabic-speaking regions and adopted in Persian usage, it evokes a sense of steadfast ambition. In the United States, Azam has maintained a modest yet consistent profile: it first entered the top 1,000 in 1980 with a rank of 684, peaked at 680 in 1981, and has since fluctuated mainly between the 800s and 900s, with annual occurrences ranging from five to fourteen newborns between 2010 and 2023. In other words, it is neither an everyday name nor an elusive rarity, suggesting a deliberate choice by parents who appreciate its classical resonance without seeking mainstream popularity.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Persian
- Pronunced as ah-ZAHM (/ɑˈzɑm/)
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Notable People Named Azam
| Azam Khan was a pioneering Bangladeshi singer and songwriter who helped shape rock music in Bangladesh. |
| Mohammad Azam Khan is an Indian politician, lawyer and founding member of the Samajwadi Party who represented Rampur in Parliament. |
| Azam Khan is a Pakistani international cricketer and the son of former wicketkeeper Moin Khan. |
| Azam Ali is an Iranian musician known for her solo work and music with VAS, Roseland, and Niyaz. |
| Azam Tariq Manj was a Pakistani Islamic cleric, politician, and leader of Sipah-e-Sahaba who served in Pakistan's National Assembly. |
| Azam Ali is a Bangladeshi scientist who won the 2010 Bayer Innovators Award for developing a wound dressing. |
| Azam Suleman Khan is a retired Pakistani civil servant who served as Interior Secretary and Provincial Ombudsman of Punjab. |
| Azam Taleghani was an Iranian politician, journalist and parliament member who led the Society of Islamic Revolution Women of Iran. |
| Azam Saigol was a Pakistani businessman and politician who led major companies and served as chairman of Pakistan International Airlines in 2016. |
| Azam Khan Durrani is a Pakistani politician who has served in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and as District Nazim of Bannu. |
| Azam Cheema was a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba operative linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2006 Mumbai train bombings. |
| Azam Jah of the Carnatic - Azam Jah ruled as Nawab of the Carnatic Sultanate from 1819 to 1825. |
| Azam Iqbal is a Bangladeshi cricketer who played for Chittagong Division and represented Bangladesh at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. |
| Azam Hussain is a Pakistani first-class cricketer known for playing for Port Qasim Authority. |
| Mohammad Azam Khan is a former Pakistani cricketer who represented his country in seven international matches from 1996 to 1998. |
