Harsh Punishment
Pronunciation: ah-ZAHB
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Azab is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Harsh Punishment". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-ZAHB. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عذاب
عذاب کا مطلب تکلیف، سزا یا اذیت ہے
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عذاب
عذاب کا مطلب ہے تکلیف، اذیتی، یا سزا
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-ZAHB
IPA
/ˈɑːzɑːb/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Coral
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The Battle of Uhud (625 AD) marked a significant turning point in the Islamic history and resulted in the defeat of the Muslim army led by Muhammad (PBUH). The term Azab refers to the severe punishment inflicted upon the Muslims following this defeat. The men, women and children were subjected to various forms of torment, including the cutting off of hands and feet, crucifixion, and the burning of houses.
625 AD
The term Azab also appears in the context of the Prophet Moses (AS) in the Quran, where it refers to a punishment inflicted upon the people of Pharaoh for their disobedience. The punishment was a series of torments and trials, including the sending of various plagues and the drowning of the Pharaoh's army in the Red Sea.
Approx. 13th century BC
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Azab
Azab means torment, punishment, or affliction
عذاب
عذاب کا مطلب تکلیف، سزا یا اذیت ہے
عذاب
عذاب کا مطلب ہے تکلیف، اذیتی، یا سزا
عذاب
عذاب का अर्थ है तकलीफ, सजा या अज़ाब
عذاب
عذاب د تکلیف، سزا یا اذیت معنی
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