Unisex name
Hazen name meaning
“sorrow; grief and sadness”
Hazen means sorrow, grief, or sadness. It is connected with Arabic ḥazan and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The Turkish word hüzün belongs to the same Arabic root family. Literary scenes of parting and the language of lament provide concrete associations for its meaning.
What does Hazen mean?
Sorrow; grief and sadness
In Turkish: keder; iç sıkıntısı, üzüntü
Under its Arabic interpretation, Hazen conveys sorrow or grief. It is related to Hüzün and Hazin, although these forms have different grammatical functions. The Arabic lexical meaning can be explained, but the spelling's independent use as a given name in Türkiye and its gender distribution still require supporting evidence.
Origin of the name Hazen
Related to Arabic ḥazan, sorrow or grief. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Turkish hüzün.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hazen in the Quran? | As a word · الحزن · 35:34Ḥazan, the source word associated with Hazen, occurs in the Quran with the definite article, meaning sorrow or grief. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hazen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hazen/ |
| Arabic | حزن |
Is Hazen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hazen is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hazen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Hazen
What is the meaning of Hazen?
Hazen means “sorrow; grief and sadness”. Related to Arabic ḥazan, sorrow or grief. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Turkish hüzün.
Is Hazen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hazen is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hazen in the Quran?
As a word. Ḥazan, the source word associated with Hazen, occurs in the Quran with the definite article, meaning sorrow or grief. (e.g.: 35:34)
What is the origin of the name Hazen?
Hazen is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hazen have?
Hazen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hazen?
Hazen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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