Unisex name
Özgen name meaning
“broad in essence; inwardly rich”
Özgen means broad in essence or inwardly rich. Its Turkish explanation combines öz, meaning essence, with gen, an older or dialectal word meaning wide. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name brings these elements together in an image of an expansive space with depth.
What does Özgen mean?
Broad in essence; inwardly rich
In Turkish: özü geniş; iç dünyası zengin
Özgen is usually understood through the Turkish word öz, which refers to essence or the inner self. If its second element is the older word for broad, the name suggests inward richness or breadth. It also occurs as a surname.
Origin of the name Özgen
It is generally interpreted as Turkish öz, meaning essence or inner self, combined with gen, an older or dialectal word for broad. This analysis is not fully established.
Double names with Özgen
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Özgen Asrın
Meaning of each name
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
- Asrın: of the age; of the century
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Berker Özgen
Meaning of each name
- Berker: strong, steadfast man
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
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Özgen Sancar
Meaning of each name
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
- Sancar: one who thrusts or pierces
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İnce Özgen
Meaning of each name
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
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Özgen Selçuk
Meaning of each name
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
- Selçuk: Name of Seljuk, ancestor of the Seljuk dynasty
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Ertürk Özgen
Meaning of each name
- Ertürk: Turkish warrior or valiant man
- Özgen: broad in essence; inwardly rich
How to pronounce Özgen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œzɡen/ |
Is Özgen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özgen is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 68% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Özgen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 23 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ozgen
Names that sound like Özgen
Famous people named Özgen
- Özgen Erdem · b. 1995
- Özgen Ergin · b. 1947
- Özgen Acar · b. 1938
- Özgen İmamoğlu · b. 1971
- Özgen Keskin · b. 1953
- Özgen Seçkin · b. 1951
- C. Özgen Karacan
- Ozgen Ozturk
- Özgen Akdeniz · b. 1935
- Özgen Berkol Doğan
- Özgen Deniz
- Özgen Felek
FAQ about the name Özgen
What is the meaning of Özgen?
Özgen means “broad in essence; inwardly rich”. It is generally interpreted as Turkish öz, meaning essence or inner self, combined with gen, an older or dialectal word for broad. This analysis is not fully established.
Is Özgen a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özgen is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 68% of bearers are male.
Is Özgen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Özgen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Özgen?
Özgen is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Özgen have?
Özgen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Özgen?
Özgen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 23 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Özgen?
Other spellings: Ozgen.
What names go well with Özgen?
Some ideas: Özgen Asrın; Berker Özgen; Özgen Sancar.
Famous people named Özgen?
Notable people named Özgen include Özgen Erdem, Özgen Ergin, Özgen Acar.
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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