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Naz name meaning

“coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance”

Naz means coyness, coquetry, or playful reluctance. It comes from Persian nāz and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The same word belongs to everyday Turkish vocabulary for affectionate coyness. Related names such as Nazlı, Ecenaz, and Sudenaz provide concrete examples of its use.

Ottoman Turkish
/naz/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Persian
Syllables
1
Popularity
In TÜİK lists

What does Naz mean?

Coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance

In Turkish: cilve, nazlanma, sevimli çekingenlik

Naz is a familiar word in Turkish poetry and song for the beloved’s coyness. It stands alone as a name and appears in names such as Nazlı and Gülnaz. Everyday expressions involving naz also connect the word with affectionate attention and interpersonal closeness.

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How popular is Naz?

Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.

Province lists
6provinces

Where is Naz in the top 30?

6 provinces · the latest year each province listed it

Adana: not in the top listAdıyaman: not in the top listAfyonkarahisar: not in the top listAğrı: not in the top listAmasya: not in the top listAnkara: not in the top listAntalya: not in the top listArtvin: not in the top listAydın: not in the top listBalıkesir: not in the top listBilecik: not in the top listBingöl: not in the top listBitlis: not in the top listBolu: not in the top listBurdur: not in the top listBursa: not in the top listÇanakkale: #25 · 4 (2022)Çankırı: not in the top listÇorum: not in the top listDenizli: not in the top listDiyarbakır: not in the top listEdirne: #24 · 4 (2018)Elazığ: not in the top listErzincan: not in the top listErzurum: not in the top listEskişehir: not in the top listGaziantep: not in the top listGiresun: #21 · 3 (2019)Gümüşhane: not in the top listHakkari: not in the top listHatay: not in the top listIsparta: not in the top listMersin: not in the top listİstanbul: not in the top listİzmir: not in the top listKars: not in the top listKastamonu: not in the top listKayseri: not in the top listKırklareli: #22 · 3 (2020)Kırşehir: #12 · 3 (2024)Kocaeli: not in the top listKonya: not in the top listKütahya: not in the top listMalatya: not in the top listManisa: not in the top listKahramanmaraş: not in the top listMardin: not in the top listMuğla: not in the top listMuş: not in the top listNevşehir: not in the top listNiğde: not in the top listOrdu: not in the top listRize: not in the top listSakarya: not in the top listSamsun: not in the top listSiirt: not in the top listSinop: not in the top listSivas: not in the top listTekirdağ: not in the top listTokat: not in the top listTrabzon: not in the top listTunceli: not in the top listŞanlıurfa: not in the top listUşak: not in the top listVan: not in the top listYozgat: not in the top listZonguldak: #28 · 3 (2019)Aksaray: not in the top listBayburt: not in the top listKaraman: not in the top listKırıkkale: not in the top listBatman: not in the top listŞırnak: not in the top listBartın: not in the top listArdahan: not in the top listIğdır: not in the top listYalova: not in the top listKarabük: not in the top listKilis: not in the top listOsmaniye: not in the top listDüzce: not in the top list
Rank by province (girls)

Double names with Naz

Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).

Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →

Origin of the name Naz

From Persian nāz, adopted into Turkish for coyness, coquetry and affectionate reluctance.

Linguistic originPersian
Is Naz in the Quran?No
Starts withN · Na

Double names with Naz

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

  • Naz Lin

    Meaning of each name

    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance
    • Lin: Softness, gentleness

  • Cemre Naz

    Meaning of each name

    • Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance

  • Naz Kadriye

    Meaning of each name

    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance
    • Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth

  • Leman Naz

    Meaning of each name

    • Leman: a gleam; shining or flashing light
    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance

  • Naz Harika

    Meaning of each name

    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance
    • Harika: wonderfully beautiful; inspiring admiration

  • Burçin Naz

    Meaning of each name

    • Burçin: female deer; doe
    • Naz: coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance

Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Naz, Ayşe Naz, Zeynep Naz, Melek Naz, Asel Naz, Gökçe Naz.

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How to pronounce Naz

Syllables1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names
IPA/naz/
Ottoman Turkishناز

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Is Naz a girl’s name?

Yes, Naz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.

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Naz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Naz

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Naz

  • Naz Aydemir · b. 1990
  • Naz Elmas · b. 1983
  • Naz Çağla Irmak · b. 1997
  • Naz Göktan · b. 1990
  • Naz Albayrak · b. 2007
  • Naz Arıcı · b. 1982
  • Naz Demirkılıç · b. 1991
  • Naz Durakoğlu · b. 1985
  • Naz Döner · b. 1995
  • Naz Erayda · b. 1961
  • Naz Berfu Akbas
  • Naz Güleray Lafcı

FAQ about the name Naz

What is the meaning of Naz?

Naz means “coyness, coquetry, playful reluctance”. From Persian nāz, adopted into Turkish for coyness, coquetry and affectionate reluctance.

Is Naz a girl’s name?

Yes, Naz is used mostly as a girl’s name.

Is Naz in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Naz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Naz?

Naz is of Persian origin.

How many syllables does Naz have?

Naz has 1 syllable and 3 letters.

How popular is the name Naz?

Naz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

What names go well with Naz?

Some ideas: Naz Lin; Cemre Naz; Naz Kadriye.

Famous people named Naz?

Notable people named Naz include Naz Aydemir, Naz Elmas, Naz Çağla Irmak.

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.

Entry ID: nm00477 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake