Unisex name
Koza name meaning
“silken cocoon; seed capsule”
Koza means “silken cocoon” or “seed capsule” and comes from the Turkish word koza, borrowed from Persian ġūza. It is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The name evokes the fine protective casing spun by a silkworm, as well as the capsule enclosing seeds.
What does Koza mean?
Silken cocoon; seed capsule
In Turkish: ipeksi koruyucu kılıf; tohum kapsülü
Koza particularly evokes the protective covering spun by a silkworm, while also naming certain seed capsules. Its imagery centres on shelter, development, and transformation; the Turkish word has no grammatical gender marker, allowing its use as a personal name across genders.
Origin of the name Koza
From Turkish koza, borrowed from Persian ġūza, 'capsule, cocoon'. The given name uses this established nature word.
How to pronounce Koza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /koza/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قوزه |
Is Koza a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Koza is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Koza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Koza
- Koca♂Great, venerable
- Koda♂Friend, companion
- Kozan♂The name of a town and district in Adana
- Kora♀Maiden
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Kava♂Kaveh
- Kara♂Black
- Koç♂Ram
- Koçak♂Bold, valiant and heroic
- Konca♀Unopened flower, especially a rosebud
- Koral♂Religious melody sung in unison
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Kuzey♂North
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Doğa♀Nature
Famous people named Koza
- Koza Murat
FAQ about the name Koza
What is the meaning of Koza?
Koza means “silken cocoon; seed capsule”. From Turkish koza, borrowed from Persian ġūza, 'capsule, cocoon'. The given name uses this established nature word.
Is Koza a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Koza is used for both boys and girls.
Is Koza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Koza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Koza?
Koza is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Koza have?
Koza has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Koza?
Koza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Koza?
Notable people named Koza include Koza Murat.
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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