Girl name
Nazan name meaning
“coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance”
Nazan means “coy,” “coquettish,” or “showing playful reluctance.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Persian nāzān, related to nāzīdan, meaning “to act coyly” or “to take pride.” The Turkish word naz and the related name Nazlı offer clear linguistic associations with the same field of meaning.
What does Nazan mean?
Coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
In Turkish: nazlanan, cilveli, nazlı
Nazan describes coyness expressed in manner or appearance. In poetic language it can suggest the beloved’s coquetry or proud bearing. It shares a semantic field with Naz, Nazlı and Nazlıcan. Its Persian formation should be distinguished from a newly created Turkish suffixation of naz.
Origin of the name Nazan
From Persian nāzān, related to nāzīdan, to show coyness or take pride. Turkish usage emphasizes the sense of being coy or coquettish.
Double names with Nazan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nazan Selver
Meaning of each name
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
- Selver: leader, foremost one
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Cevher Nazan
Meaning of each name
- Cevher: precious stone; essence, substance
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
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Nazan Feriha
Meaning of each name
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
- Feriha: joyful, cheerful, glad at heart
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Ajda Nazan
Meaning of each name
- Ajda: Buckwheat
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
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Nazan Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Şirin Nazan
Meaning of each name
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
How to pronounce Nazan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nazan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نازان |
Is Nazan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nazan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nazan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nazan
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Nazan
- Nazan Eckes · b. 1976
- Nazan Kesal · b. 1969
- Nazan Bekiroğlu · b. 1957
- Nazan Öncel · b. 1956
- Nazan Akın · b. 1983
- Nazan Saatçi · b. 1958
- Nazan Şoray · b. 1954
- Nazan Bulut · b. 1973
- Nazan Aksoy · b. 1950
- Nazan Ayas · b. 1960
- Nazan Azeri · b. 1953
- Nazan Ölçer · b. 1942
FAQ about the name Nazan
What is the meaning of Nazan?
Nazan means “coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance”. From Persian nāzān, related to nāzīdan, to show coyness or take pride. Turkish usage emphasizes the sense of being coy or coquettish.
Is Nazan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nazan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nazan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nazan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nazan?
Nazan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nazan have?
Nazan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nazan?
Nazan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nazan?
Some ideas: Nazan Selver; Cevher Nazan; Nazan Feriha.
Famous people named Nazan?
Notable people named Nazan include Nazan Eckes, Nazan Kesal, Nazan Bekiroğlu.
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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