Deniz
Unisex name · Turkish · pronounced deh-NEEZ
Verified name
What does Deniz mean?
Sea, ocean
Origin and language
Turkish
Language family: Turkish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 888 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 896 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Deni
Variant: Denizcan, Denizhan
Related: Denise
Using Deniz across cultures
Top unisex nature name in Turkey.
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