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How to Pronounce Ozan
Pronounced oh-ZAHN
π Hear it /oΚΛzΙn/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From Turkish ozan, 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel who recites epic verse' Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A bard's name: Ozan is Turkish for 'a folk poet, a minstrel'. Lyrical, artful, and warm.
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Meaning From Turkish ozan, 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel who recites epic verse'
U.S. rank (2025) #5549 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2020
Total births (all-time) β 318
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2020 1992 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Ozan comes from Turkish ozan , 'a bard, a folk poet; a wandering minstrel who recites epic verse and song'. A lyrical, artful name across Turkey, honoring the tradition of the storyteller-poet.
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-bard at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Ozan means 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel' in Turkish β the traditional reciter of epic verse and song; a lyrical, artful name across Turkey.
Overall data confidence 78%
Turkish references β ozan β etymology
Variations Ozann
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Ozanβ¦ Kaan β a fellow Turkish boys' name Emir β a companion Turkish name Deniz β another Turkish name Osman β lands in the same popularity range Orhan β shares the -an ending Frequently Asked What does the name Ozan mean? Ozan is Turkish for 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel'.
How do you pronounce Ozan? It's said oh-ZAHN /oΚΛzΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ozan a boy or girl name? Ozan is a boy's name.
How popular is Ozan? Ozan is a rare name in the U.S.
