Boy name
Şazi name meaning
“Joy, happiness”
Şazi means “joy” or “happiness.” It is a form of Şadi, derived from Persian shādī, the word for joy, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete associations include the cheer of a celebration or festival, giving a familiar setting to the meaning shared with Şadi.
What does Şazi mean?
Joy, happiness
In Turkish: Sevinç, neşe
Şazi evokes joy and happiness through its documented connection with Şadi. It has historical use as a masculine name in Türkiye, preserved in the name of Şazi Bey Mosque; its meaning is best understood alongside the related Persian-derived form Şadi.
Sources: Kelime.com — Ansiklopedik İsimler SözlüğüWiktionaryMillî Eğitim Bakanlığı
Origin of the name Şazi
The Ansiklopedik İsimler Sözlüğü identifies Şazi with the Persian-derived name Şadi; historical studies likewise document Şazi and Şadi as forms of the same name. This explanation connects it with Persian šādī, meaning joy or happiness.
How to pronounce Şazi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃazi/ |
Is Şazi a boy’s name?
Yes, Şazi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şazi 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.
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Famous people named Şazi
- Şazi Tezcan · b. 1907
- Şazi İpek · b. 1929
FAQ about the name Şazi
What is the meaning of Şazi?
Şazi means “Joy, happiness”. The Ansiklopedik İsimler Sözlüğü identifies Şazi with the Persian-derived name Şadi; historical studies likewise document Şazi and Şadi as forms of the same name. This explanation connects it with Persian šādī, meaning joy or happiness.
Is Şazi a boy’s name?
Yes, Şazi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şazi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şazi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şazi?
Şazi is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şazi have?
Şazi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Şazi?
Şazi 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 Şazi?
Notable people named Şazi include Şazi Tezcan, Şazi İpek.
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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