Girl name
Özlen name meaning
“longed for; remembered with longing”
Özlen means “longed for” or “remembered with longing” and is a feminine name in Türkiye. It is a modern formation connected with the Turkish verb özlemek, “to miss.” A photograph of a distant place illustrates its imagery of longing, while Özlem is a related name sharing the same root.
What does Özlen mean?
Longed for; remembered with longing
In Turkish: özlemi duyulan; hasretle anılan
Özlen belongs to the language of missing someone and wishing for their return. It shares a root with Özlem, but its form reflects a verb stem rather than an ordinary noun for an emotion, so the gloss is an interpretation of the name.
Origin of the name Özlen
A modern name formation connected with the Turkish verb özle-, “to miss, long for.” Grammatically, özlen- is also the stem of “to be missed” and can be read as an imperative.
How to pronounce Özlen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œzlen/ |
Is Özlen a girl’s name?
Yes, Özlen is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Özlen 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Özlen
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Özden♂♀Sincere, heartfelt, arising from within
- Özgen♂♀Broad in essence
- Özen♂♀Careful attention
- Özben♀True self
- Özten♂♀Essence and body
- Özler♂♀Longs for, feels longing
- Özge♀Other
- Özgün♂♀Original
- Özel♂♀Distinctive, particular, possessing a special quality
- Özbek♂♀Name associated with öz and bey elements
- Özde♀İn the essence
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 Özlen
- Özlen Konu
- Özlen Güzel-Akdemir
FAQ about the name Özlen
What is the meaning of Özlen?
Özlen means “longed for; remembered with longing”. A modern name formation connected with the Turkish verb özle-, “to miss, long for.” Grammatically, özlen- is also the stem of “to be missed” and can be read as an imperative.
Is Özlen a girl’s name?
Yes, Özlen is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Özlen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Özlen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Özlen?
Özlen is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Özlen have?
Özlen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Özlen?
Özlen 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 Özlen?
Notable people named Özlen include Özlen Konu, Özlen Güzel-Akdemir.
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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