Özcan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Özcan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The male first name Özcan has its roots in Turkish and is translated as 'the origin of life,' 'the true life,' 'the pure life,' or 'the original soul.' Its origin is anchored in both ancient Persian and Old Turkish.
What does the name Özcan mean?
Özcan is a male first name of Turkish origin, whose meaning derives from the terms 'the origin of life,' 'the true life,' 'the pure life,' as well as 'the original soul.' The name consists of ancient Persian and Old Turkish elements: öz (اوز), which means 'genuine,' 'pure,' 'from the beginning,' 'original,' 'origin,' or 'source,' and can (جان), which stands for 'life,' 'soul,' 'water,' or 'juice.' In Turkey, this name is also commonly used as a surname.
How do you pronounce Özcan?
Özcan is pronounced approximately like 'Ödschan.'
Popularity
In Germany, Özcan is a common first name and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Özcan has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,419th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,451st. Özcan also enjoys a certain popularity internationally.
Nicknames & pet names
Ö / Öcü / Örsch / Örsi / Örso / Ötschi / Ötzi / Öz
Famous people
- Özcan Deniz (singer)
- Özcan Mutlu (German education politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Özcan
What does the name Özcan mean?
Özcan is a male first name of Turkish origin, interpreted as 'the origin of life.' It consists of the elements 'öz,' meaning 'genuine' or 'pure,' and 'can,' which denotes 'life' or 'soul.'
Where does the name Özcan come from?
The name has its roots in ancient Persian and Old Turkish. The terms 'öz' and 'can' are rooted in these languages and are also found in Kurdish.
How popular is the name Özcan?
Özcan is widely used in Turkey, both as a first name and a surname, and is also quite popular in other countries with a Turkish diaspora.