Nazan
Nazan is a Muslim girl name of Persian, used in Turkish origin, meaning “Graceful, coy, proud in beauty”.
| Meaning | Graceful, coy, proud in beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, used in Turkish |
| Written as | نازان |
| Pronunciation | nah-ZAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Nazan
Nazan comes from the Persian nāzān, formed from nāz, meaning charm or a playful, coquettish grace. It describes a woman who moves with graceful pride. Ottoman poetry brought the word into Turkish, and today Nazan is a familiar women's name in Turkey, carried for instance by the actress Nazan Kesal. It is given to girls, not boys, and is also known in Iran.
Is Nazan a Muslim name?
Nazan is mainly a Turkish Muslim name. It comes from Persian rather than Arabic and speaks softly of grace and charm.
How popular is Nazan?
Nazan is common among women in Turkey and also known in Iran and in Turkish communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Nazan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazan mean?
Nazan means 'Graceful, coy, proud in beauty'. It is of Persian, used in Turkish origin.
Is Nazan a Muslim name?
Nazan is mainly a Turkish Muslim name. It comes from Persian rather than Arabic and speaks softly of grace and charm.
How do you pronounce Nazan?
Nazan is pronounced nah-ZAHN.
Is Nazan a boy or girl name?
Nazan is usually a girl name.