The baby name Gaza is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡæzə/ or /ˈɡɑːzə/ (GAZ-uh or GAH-zuh).
Gaza is Semitic in Origin.
The baby name Gaza is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡæzə/ or /ˈɡɑːzə/ (GAZ-uh or GAH-zuh).
Gaza is Semitic in Origin.
Gaza is a toponymic given name derived from the ancient Levantine city known in Hebrew as ‘Azzah (עַזָּה), linked to the Semitic root ‘az meaning “strong” or “mighty.” Through Greek and Latin transmission it appears as Gaza (Γάζα), while the Arabic form is Ghazza (غزة). The core sense evokes “strength,” “fortress,” or “stronghold,” reflecting the city’s strategic status on historic trade routes.
As a personal name, Gaza is rare and typically unisex, found in modern usage as a place-inspired choice across languages. It can signal cultural, historical, or contemporary associations with the city and is sometimes selected for its connotation of resilience. Variant and related forms include Azzah/Aza (Hebrew), Ghazza (Arabic), Gazze (Turkish), and the transliteration Gazah; Gaz is an informal short form. Do not confuse Gaza with the distinct Arabic feminine name Azza (عَزَّة), meaning “young gazelle.”
Gaza is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 5 times, across 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
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