‘Aazil

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Caring, Guardian and Protector

‘Aazil is variant of Azil and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either ‘Aazil or Azil, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Azil.

Full Meaning of ‘Aazil

‘Aazil is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “one who prevents bad things from happening to people”, “protector”, “guardian”. It is derived from the AIN-Z-L (“to separate”, “to insulate”)  root which is used twice in the Quran.

So the Ark floated with them on the waves (towering) like mountains, and Noah called out to his son, who had separated himself (from the rest): “O my son! embark with us, and be not with the unbelievers!” (Quran 11:42)