Deniz name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Turkish and Old Greek
Usage: Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Deniz d(e)-niz
Meaning: Sea
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What does Deniz mean?

Meaning of Deniz is Sea is largely used in Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Turkish. Its origin is in Old Greek and Turkish is aimed at both boys and girls.

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How do I pronounce Deniz?

d(e)-niz is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Deniz.

Variants of Deniz

Dennys

Names that rhyme with Deniz

How popular is the name Deniz?

Deniz is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1961 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. Recently in 2016, it ranked 2315th when 56 boy were named Deniz.

Over 1625 people have been named Deniz in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 554 on boy names chart when 70 babies were named Deniz. Over 1115 babies in England and Wales have been named Deniz.

Deniz is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1975 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1993, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 706 on boy names chart when 49 babies were named Deniz.

Over 1744 people have been named Deniz in France. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 199 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Deniz.

There are over 693 babies that have been given the name Deniz in Switzerland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 400 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 358 on boy names chart when 43 babies were named Deniz.

Over 189 people have been named Deniz in Netherlands. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 391 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Deniz.

Over 521 people have been named Deniz in Belgium.

Deniz is a rare baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But an extremely popular name in Turkey where every 1 in 800 have the name.

At least, 120000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018240454510525
2017243452435532
2016231556450231
2015295539563523
2014274843529825
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Facts

Deniz in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands98430525688
Finland202416211
Sweden58219022591
Norway1151504152
Denmark5830520

What numbers say about Deniz?

You possess great communication skills. You are driven by success and accomplishing everything you imagined as a child. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. Sometimes you are stubborn and it helps you with your career. You can go from cold to extremely sensitive sometimes, people see you as a robot without feelings. Nothing and no one can keep you amused for too long. When it comes to your personal life, you prefer to keep it private.

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  •  Dorrit - Widespread and Conifer Dorrit has its origin in Old Greek is a baby girl name is used dominantly in Swedish and Finnish. Dorrit is English form of Dorothea
  •  Carryn - Meaning of Carryn is Virginal and Abbreviation of Katherine is originated from Old Greek is given to girls. Carryn is derivation of Karen.
  •  Maria-Angéla has its origin in Hebrew and Greek, Maria-Angéla means "Messenger or Princess of the Sea"
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Sibling Names for Deniz

If you have chosen the name "Deniz" for your little one, you may be on the hunt for some equally beautiful names for their siblings that complement and match. Here are some great options to create a well-matched and unique sibset with Deniz as the centerpiece.

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Famous people named Deniz

  • Deniz Baykal, Turkish politician at the Republican People's Party
  • Deniz Barış, Turkish retired footballer
  • Deniz Akkaya, Turkish top model, presenter, occasional fashion editor and disc jockey
  • Deniz Gezmiş, Turkish Marxist-Leninist revolutionary
  • Deniz Tek, American singer
  • Deniz Seki, Turkish pop singer, songwriter and composer
  • Deniz Kandiyoti, author and an academic of research in the fields of gender relations and developmental politics
  • Deniz Baykara, Turkish professional footballer
  • Deniz Doğan, Turkish-German football coach and football player
  • Deniz Hughes in S.W.A.T. as Music Department
  • Deniz Baysal in Bölüm 1 as Actress
  • Deniz Olgac in No Ofsayt as Actress
  • Deniz Ugur in Gulyabani as Actress
  • Deniz Arna in Deli Deli Olma as Actress
  • Deniz Gamze Ergüven in Bir damla su (Une goutte d'eau) as Actress
  • Deniz Çakir in 40 as Actress
  • Deniz Akar is well-known for her acting in movie Bin defa ölürüm
  • In 1979, Deniz Akbulut characterized the role of Elif in drama, musical movie Kahir Mektubu.
  • Deniz Tanyeli, from 1956 drama flick Yedi köyün Zeynebi, who portrayed Zeynep.
  • Deniz Eren played significant role of N in 1986 drama movie Paso.
  • In 2017, Deniz Ince played the role of N in thriller movie Katre.
  • In 1971, Deniz Çimenli characterized the role of N in adventure film Kaplan tuzagi.
  • Deniz Özerman, from 2010 adventure, comedy flick Pak Panter, who characterized the N.
  • Deniz Denker, from 2013 drama film Özür Dilerim, who portrayed Hale.
  • In 2010, Deniz Demirer portrayed the role of Marek in drama flick Not I.
  • Deniz Salman played the minor character of Ömer in 2001 movie Askin dansi.

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