Naz

The girls' name Naz comes from Turkish and is derived from the word naz, which means 'affectation, coquetry, shyness.' Naz is often translated as 'the coquette' or 'the shy one.' The name is widely used in Turkey and enjoys great popularity.

What does the name Naz mean?

Naz is a feminine first name that originates from Turkish and traces back to the word naz, which means 'affectation, coquetry, shyness.' This leads to the translations 'the coquette' or 'the shy one.' The origin of the name is Persian, where nâz (ناز) also carries similar meanings. Particularly in English-speaking regions, Naz is also used as a masculine first name, usually as short or affectionate forms of longer names that begin with 'Naz-.' A well-known person with this name is the Turkish actress Naz Elmas.

Where does the name Naz come from?

The name Naz has its roots in both Persian and Turkish and carries the meanings 'the coquette' or 'the shy one.' The Persian term nâz (ناز) and the Turkish naz both refer to vanity, coquetry, and shyness.

How do you pronounce Naz?

The pronunciation of the name Naz is monosyllabic and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Naz' [naːz], with the long 'a' sound making it warm and present. The voiced 'z' at the end provides a distinct, vibrating accent. Thus, Naz conveys a concise and confident impression – short and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Naz is among the most well-known girls' names and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of most common first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 261st place. In the last ten years, Naz has been given approximately 270 times, placing it 1,315th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 781st.

Nicknames & pet names

Nass / Naza / Nazzy

Famous people

• Anila Naz Chowdhury (musician from the USA)
• Ayca Naz Ihtiyaroglu (volleyball player)
• Naz Edwards (American actress)
• Naz Elmas (Turkish actress)
• Naz Ikramullah (British artist)
• Naz Norris (YouTuber, skater, surfer)
• Naz Shahrokh (American artist)