The nameDeniz
Deniz is a Turkish name given to boys and girls alike. It has been used in France since the 1970s.
- Unisex name
- Turkish
Meaning
Deniz means "sea" in Turkish.
Origin
Turkish.
History
Found in France since the mid 1970s, Deniz has been given steadily since the 1990s, more often to boys, notably in Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Deniz
Deniz in France
Deniz was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 570 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Deniz. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Deniz in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 47 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deniz mean?
Deniz means "sea" in Turkish.
What is the origin of the name Deniz?
Turkish.
Is Deniz a girl's or a boy's name?
Deniz is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.