Girl or boy
Deniz
Deniz is a long-established Turkish name meaning sea, widely used for both girls and boys.
Meaning
Deniz means sea, referring to a large body of water. As a given name, it retains that familiar everyday meaning and is widely used for children of either gender.
Origin
The name is Turkish, tracing back to the Old Turkic word tengiz, meaning a large body of water.
In recent years
A long-standing classic, Deniz ranks 31st in the latest official top hundred, with a best-ever position of 28th and 42 appearances overall. It has featured in all five most recent lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsD
Rank#31on 42 lists
DirectionEasing
How does it look on a plaque?
Deniz would look lovely beside a birth date on a wave-patterned name plaque from Meşgalem.
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