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Deniz

Name Origin

Deniz is a Turkish unisex given name meaning 'sea' in Turkish.

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Famous People

Deniz Gamze Ergüven (1978-)

Film director and screenwriter

  • Directed the critically acclaimed film 'Mustang' (2015)
  • Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards

Deniz Baykal (1938-)

Politician

  • Served as leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in Turkey from 1992 to 2010
  • Long-standing member of the Turkish Parliament

Similar Names

DenysDenis

Sibling Names

Ayla

Both Deniz and Ayla are Turkish names with a beautiful and melodic sound. Ayla means 'halo of light,' complementing Deniz's meaning of 'sea.'

Efe

Efe is a popular Turkish name meaning 'brave' or 'hero.' It pairs well with Deniz, creating a strong and balanced sibling set.

Ceylan

Ceylan means 'gazelle' in Turkish. Like Deniz, it evokes a sense of natural beauty and grace.