"honor, dignity, power"
"might, strength, glory"
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“An Arabic jewel meaning God's own honor and might”
Ezzah is a variant spelling of Izzah (عِزَّة), an Arabic word meaning power, honor, dignity, or might. The root izza appears throughout the Quran as a divine attribute — Surah Al-Munafiqun (63:8) states that to Allah belongs all honor (izza), and to His Messenger, and to the believers. Giving a daughter this name expresses the hope that she will carry herself with dignity and inner strength.
Izzah/Ezzah has gained popularity in Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, where Arabic names with powerful spiritual meanings are treasured. The name has grown among Muslim diaspora communities in the West as parents seek names that are pronounceable across cultures while maintaining Islamic significance.
In Islamic tradition, izza is one of the most important divine qualities, representing the unassailable honor and might of God. It also appears in the phrase Izzat al-Islam (the honor of Islam), used to describe communal dignity. A girl named Ezzah is blessed with the hope of carrying dignity and honor throughout her life.
Politician
1980
Malaysian politician and daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim; a prominent advocate for democracy and human rights in Malaysia
Religious
In Islamic theology, Izzah is one of God's attributes of majesty, representing divine honor and might that no force can diminish