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Azizoğlu

Azizoğlu /azizoːˈɫu/ ASCII Azizoglu

“son of Aziz”1

Established origin Azizoğlu: root entries for aziz + ʿazīz · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Azizoğlu?

Azizoğlu

IPA /azizoːˈɫu/

The stress usually falls on syllable 4 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Azizoğlu mean?

The name means “son of Aziz”. Aziz is a male name from Arabic ʿazīz, “mighty, precious, esteemed”; in Turkish it is also an adjective meaning “dearly loved, honoured”. The surname marks descent from an ancestor called Aziz.1

Grammar Personal name + -oğlu.

What is Azizoğlu made of?

Azizoğlu is Arabic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: Aziz (male name; dear, esteemed) + -oğlu (son of).

Azizoğlu ++ root Aziz male name; dear, esteemed ARABIC aziz “dear, esteemed; saint” suffix -oğlu son of ARABIC ʿazīz “Arabic mighty, precious,holy” Azizoğlu Aziz root male name; dear, esteemed aziz ARABIC “dear, esteemed; saint” -oğlu suffix son of ʿazīz ARABIC “Arabic mighty, precious, holy”
Azizoğlu: parts and root words
  • aziz Arabic — dear, esteemed; saint1
  • ʿazīz Arabic — Arabic mighty, precious, holy1

How was the name Azizoğlu formed?

Azizoğlu was formed by adding -oğlu, “son of”, to Aziz (“male name; dear, esteemed”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.4

Which surnames are related to Azizoğlu?

#SurnameRelationRankPeople
01 Aziz same root – –

Who are some well-known people named Azizoğlu?

  1. Yusuf Azizoğlu politician 1916–1970
  2. Mehmet İskan Azizoğlu politician 1937–2014
  3. Seyfettin Azizoğlu statesperson 1967–
  4. Akın Azizoğlu researcher
  5. Mehmet Azizoğlu researcher
  6. Mustafa Azizoğlu researcher
  7. Uğur Azizoğlu researcher

People surnamed Azizoğlu as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Azizoğlu?

Karaosmanoğlu, Abbasoğlu and Ademoğlu share gloss keywords with Azizoğlu within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Azizoğlu?

Read the root, formation and register information for Azizoğlu alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.

Where do these facts come from?

All sources accessed 8 November 2026

  1. 1 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: aziz
  2. 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: aziz
  3. 3 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name
  4. 4 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)

Common questions about Azizoğlu

Q1

What does the surname Azizoğlu mean?

The name means “son of Aziz”. Aziz is a male name from Arabic ʿazīz, “mighty, precious, esteemed”; in Turkish it is also an adjective meaning “dearly loved, honoured”. The surname marks descent from an ancestor called Aziz.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Azizoğlu?

The root word of Azizoğlu is aziz (Arabic): “dear, esteemed; saint”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Azizoğlu?

A·ziz·oğ·lu, 4 syllables; IPA: /azizoːˈɫu/.