📖 About Naz
Naz is a short, lyrical name rooted in Turkish and Persian traditions, where the word 'naz' captures a graceful, flirtatious coyness — the endearing sulkiness of a beloved person confident in their charm. Used across Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia for centuries, it appears in classical Ottoman and Persian poetry as a descriptor of lovers. As a given name it is predominantly feminine. Globally rare, it has travelled with diaspora communities to Europe and beyond, prized for its brevity and distinctive sound.
📍 Details
- OriginTurkish
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningCoyness, grace
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Naz Reid — American NBA basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, known for his versatility as a center and one of the most prominent athletes globally to carry the name.
- Naz Aydemir Akyol — Turkish professional volleyball player and multiple-time Turkish national team member, one of Turkey's most decorated volleyball athletes.
- Naz Mitrou-Long — Canadian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League and internationally, known for his sharpshooting ability.
- Naz Dej — Turkish pop singer and social media personality who gained prominence in Turkey in the 2010s with a distinctive, modern sound.