Girl name
Tennaz name meaning
“Coquettish, coy”
Tennaz means “coquettish” or “coy.” It comes from Persian tannāz and belongs to the same word family as the name Tannaz. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it recalls the language of coyness and playful reserve found in poetry and song, reflecting the name’s lexical meaning.
What does Tennaz mean?
Coquettish, coy
In Turkish: Nazlı, cilveli
Tennaz is a feminine name carrying the imagery of coyness and coquetry found in Persian literary language. Its meaning draws on a poetic description of manner rather than an object in nature. It shares associations with Turkish names containing naz, while the form Tannaz more visibly preserves its connection with the source word.
Naz comes from Persian and conveys ideas of coy charm or grace. It appears in Elifnaz, Gülnaz and Şehnaz as a name element, not a description of the bearer’s personality. More girl names ending in -naz →
Origin of the name Tennaz
Tennaz is explained as a spelling form of the name derived from Persian ṭannāz/tannāz, “coquettish, coy.” Tannaz and the Turkish spellings Tannaz and Tennaz are associated with this same word.
How to pronounce Tennaz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tennaz/ |
Is Tennaz a girl’s name?
Yes, Tennaz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tennaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tennaz
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Tennaz
- Tennaz Asadzadeh Javid · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Tennaz
What is the meaning of Tennaz?
Tennaz means “Coquettish, coy”. Tennaz is explained as a spelling form of the name derived from Persian ṭannāz/tannāz, “coquettish, coy.” Tannaz and the Turkish spellings Tannaz and Tennaz are associated with this same word.
Is Tennaz a girl’s name?
Yes, Tennaz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tennaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tennaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tennaz?
Tennaz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Tennaz have?
Tennaz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tennaz?
Tennaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Tennaz?
Notable people named Tennaz include Tennaz Asadzadeh Javid.
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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