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Ozlem

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How to Pronounce Ozlem

Pronounced OHZ-lem /ˈoʊz.lɛm/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish Ozlem (Ozlem), 'longing; yearning; a heartfelt missing' - a tender, evocative name common in Turkey. Warm and poetic.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic Turkish name: Ozlem means 'longing; yearning' (said 'OHZ-lem'). Tender and evocative.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish Ozlem (Ozlem), 'longing; yearning; a heartfelt missing' - a tender, evocative name common in Turkey. Warm and poetic.
U.S. rank (2025)#11671 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 78
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219682025

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

Ozlem comes from the Turkish for 'longing; yearning.' It reads warm and evocative, a common name in Turkey - rare in the U.S. (said 'OHZ-lem').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Turkish families. Rare, poetic, and tender.

Did you know? Ozlem is Turkish for 'longing; yearning' - a heartfelt sense of missing someone dear - a tender, poetic name much loved in Turkey (said 'OHZ-lem').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Ozlem — Turkish 'longing; yearning'

Variations

OzlumOezlemOzlemm

Nicknames

OzzyLem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozlem mean?

Ozlem is Turkish for 'longing; yearning; a heartfelt missing.'

How do you pronounce Ozlem?

It's said OHZ-lem /ˈoʊz.lɛm/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ozlem a boy or girl name?

Ozlem is a girl's name.

How popular is Ozlem?

Ozlem is a rare name in the U.S.

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