Nazan

Nazan is a Turkish name for girls that is based on Persian roots. The meaning of the name can be freely described as 'the coquette,' 'the affected one,' or also as 'a beauty who is coy and lovely.'

What does the name Nazan mean?

Nazan is a girl's name that originates from the Turkish language and has Persian roots. It means roughly 'the coquette' or 'the affected one' and can also be interpreted as 'a beauty who is coy and sweet and lovely.' The origin lies in the Persian term nāzān (نازان), which means 'coquettish,' 'comfortable,' and 'to flirt.'

Where does the name Nazan come from?

The etymology of Nazan shows that it is a female first name with Persian roots, whose meaning is 'the coquette.' The Persian word nāzān (نازان) combines the meanings 'coquettish,' 'comfortable,' and 'to flirt.' The name is common in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Nazan?

The sound and pronunciation of Nazan: This name is two syllables and rhythmically balanced. It is pronounced as 'Na-zan' [naˈzan], starting with an open and warm 'Na.' The voiced 'z' in the middle gives the name a buzzing presence. The nasal ending '-n' provides a gentle resonance. Nazan thus sounds clear, powerful, and feminine - simple in structure but distinctive in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Nazan is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular girls' names. Its best placement was in 2007 when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Nazan has been given as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,405th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nasi / Natz / Naz / Naze / Nazelo / Nazo / Nazusch

Famous people

• Nazan Azeri (artist from Turkey)
• Nazan Bekiroglu (writer)
• Nazan Bulut (footballer)
• Nazan Eckes (presenter)
• Nazan Gökdemir (German journalist and television presenter)
• Nazan Öncel (singer)
• Nazan Oncel (Turkish singer)
• Nazan Saatci (actress)
• Nazan Sivaci (singer)
• Nazan Soray (singer)