Find out how popular the first name Ezz has been for the last 2 years (from 2022 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ezz by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Ezz is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ezz.

The history of the first name Ezz

The name Ezz is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'izza', which means 'glory', 'pride', or 'honor'. It is a popular name in the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world.

The earliest recorded use of the name Ezz dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era. It was a common name among Arab nobility and scholars, reflecting the cultural importance of honor and dignity in Arab societies.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Ezz was Ezz al-Din al-Qassam, a Syrian Muslim scholar and revolutionary who lived from 1899 to 1935. He led a rebellion against British and French colonial rule in Palestine and Syria, and his name has become a symbol of resistance and struggle for independence in the region.

Another prominent individual with the name Ezz was Ezz al-Din Qalawun, an Egyptian Sultan who ruled from 1279 to 1290 CE. He was a Mamluk Sultan known for his military campaigns and architectural achievements, including the construction of several mosques and hospitals in Cairo.

In the 12th century, Ezz al-Din al-Musili was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Mosul, Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the study of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence.

The name Ezz has also been associated with religious figures, such as Ezz al-Din al-Idrissi, a 12th-century Moroccan Sufi scholar and mystic who played a significant role in the spread of Sufism in North Africa.

In more recent times, Ezz al-Arab Rafeeq was an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Egypt from 1972 to 1977. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel.

While the name Ezz has maintained its popularity in the Arab world and among Muslim communities, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and languages, reflecting the global reach and influence of Arabic language and culture.

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