Unisex name
Payiz name meaning
“autumn; the fall season”
Payiz means “autumn” or “the fall season.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it represents Kurdish payîz in Turkish spelling and is closely related to Persian pâyîz. Its concrete seasonal imagery includes yellowing leaves, falling foliage, and the cooler air that accompanies autumn.
What does Payiz mean?
Autumn; the fall season
In Turkish: sonbahar; güz mevsimi
Payiz is a nature name evoking autumn colors and a seasonal transition. Omitting the source language's long-vowel marker can account for the Turkish spelling. It is close in meaning to Hazan and Güz; the shared Kurdish and Persian vocabulary leaves the precise route of adoption uncertain.
Origin of the name Payiz
Probably a Turkish-letter rendering of Kurdish payîz, 'autumn'. It is closely related to Persian pāyīz, which has the same meaning.
How to pronounce Payiz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pajiz/ |
Is Payiz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Payiz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Payiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Payiz
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Kuzey♂North
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Doğa♀Nature
FAQ about the name Payiz
What is the meaning of Payiz?
Payiz means “autumn; the fall season”. Probably a Turkish-letter rendering of Kurdish payîz, 'autumn'. It is closely related to Persian pāyīz, which has the same meaning.
Is Payiz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Payiz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Payiz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Payiz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Payiz?
Payiz is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Payiz have?
Payiz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Payiz?
Payiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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