Boy name
Kuzu name meaning
“a young sheep; a term of affection”
Kuzu means “lamb,” a young sheep, and also serves as a term of affection. It comes from Turkish kuzu, connected with Old Turkic kuzı. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it evokes a lamb in a spring meadow and the affectionate use of the word in everyday Turkish.
What does Kuzu mean?
A young sheep; a term of affection
In Turkish: koyunun yavrusu; sevgi sözü
Kuzu is an example of an animal word also used as a personal name. The Turkish address kuzum, “my lamb,” gives it associations of affection and tenderness without describing a bearer's character. It also appears in surnames and historical naming, while its central image remains that of a young sheep.
Origin of the name Kuzu
Kuzu comes from the Turkish word for a lamb, continuing earlier Turkic kuzı. Beyond its animal meaning, the word is used in Turkish as an affectionate form of address.
How to pronounce Kuzu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuzu/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قوزی |
Is Kuzu a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuzu is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kuzu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Kuzu
- Hanım Kuzu · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Kuzu
What is the meaning of Kuzu?
Kuzu means “a young sheep; a term of affection”. Kuzu comes from the Turkish word for a lamb, continuing earlier Turkic kuzı. Beyond its animal meaning, the word is used in Turkish as an affectionate form of address.
Is Kuzu a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuzu is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kuzu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kuzu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kuzu?
Kuzu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kuzu have?
Kuzu has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kuzu?
Kuzu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kuzu?
Notable people named Kuzu include Hanım Kuzu.
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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