Unisex name
Kotuz name meaning
“yak; a long-haired wild bovine”
Kotuz means yak, or a long-haired wild bovine. It comes from the Old Turkic animal word kotuz, used for a shaggy-haired kind of cattle generally identified as the yak. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a long-haired animal in a cold mountain landscape.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Kotuz mean?
Yak; a long-haired wild bovine
In Turkish: yak; uzun tüylü yabani sığır
Kotuz belongs to historical Turkic animal vocabulary and also recalls the use of yak tails in ceremonial standards. The connection between the animal and materials used in such insignia gives the word a historical association. Its extent of use as a modern given name, including gender usage, requires separate confirmation.
Origin of the name Kotuz
Old Turkic kotuz denotes a long-haired bovine, generally identified as the yak. Its use as a modern name can be understood as a revival of historical vocabulary.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Kotuz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ko |
How to pronounce Kotuz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kotuz/ |
Is Kotuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kotuz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Kotuz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kotuz
What is the meaning of Kotuz?
Kotuz means “yak; a long-haired wild bovine”. Old Turkic kotuz denotes a long-haired bovine, generally identified as the yak. Its use as a modern name can be understood as a revival of historical vocabulary.
Is Kotuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kotuz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Kotuz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kotuz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kotuz?
Kotuz is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Kotuz have?
Kotuz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kotuz?
Kotuz 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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