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Name Origin

Ziya is a unisex given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'light' or 'splendor'. It carries connotations of brilliance, illumination, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Famous People

Ziya Gökalp (1875-1924)

Sociologist, writer, philosopher

  • Pioneered the concept of Turkish nationalism
  • Advocate for cultural and linguistic unity among Turks
  • Wrote influential works on sociology and philosophy

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