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Kuzey
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How to Pronounce Kuzey
Pronounced koo-ZAY /kuˈzeɪ/Medium
Meaning: From Turkish kuzey, 'the north; the northern direction'Low
In 30 seconds: The north: Kuzey is Turkish 'the north'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'koo-ZAY').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish kuzey, 'the north; the northern direction'
U.S. rank (2024)#7049 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 150
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kuzey comes from Turkish kuzey, 'the north; the northern direction'. A crisp, modern Turkish name (made popular by television; said 'koo-ZAY').
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, the-north at the root, and modern.
Did you know? Kuzey means 'the north; the northern direction' in Turkish — a crisp, modern name (made popular by Turkish television; said 'koo-ZAY').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Kuzey — Turkish etymology
Variations
Kuzay
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kuzey mean?
Kuzey is Turkish for 'the north; the northern direction'.
How do you pronounce Kuzey?
It's said koo-ZAY /kuˈzeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kuzey a boy or girl name?
Kuzey is a boy's name.
How popular is Kuzey?
Kuzey is a rare name in the U.S.