Turkish · Unisex name
Deniz
“sea or ocean”
About the name Deniz
Deniz is a Turkish name used for both boys and girls. It is derived from the Turkish word ‘deniz’, meaning ‘sea’, and it also refers to the ocean. The word is of Turkic origin and also appears in Azerbaijani as dəniz. Deniz is commonly used as a unisex name in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Germany and the Netherlands. Notable bearers include the Turkish activist Deniz Gezmiş and the footballer Deniz Undav.
- Meaning
- sea or ocean
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- deh-NEEZ(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Deniz
- Deniz Ali
- Deniz Emre
- Deniz Cem
- Deniz Elif
- Deniz Seda
Questions about Deniz
- What does Deniz mean?
- Deniz is a Turkish name meaning "sea or ocean".
- How do you pronounce Deniz?
- Deniz is pronounced deh-NEEZ, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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