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Ozan

Ozan is a boys' name of Turkish origin meaning “bard, minstrel, poet-singer.”

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how do you pronounce Ozan?

oh-ZAHN

where does the name Ozan come from?

Ozan is the Turkish word for a wandering bard or minstrel.

Ozan is the Turkish word for a wandering bard or poet-singer, the keepers of oral tradition who traveled through Anatolia performing epic tales and folk songs accompanied by the saz (baglama). The ozan tradition is one of Turkey's most cherished cultural heritages, recognized by UNESCO.

who are famous people named Ozan?

  • Ozan Kabak (Turkish international footballer)
  • Asik Veysel (most famous 20th-century Turkish ozan)

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quick answers about Ozan

What does the name Ozan mean?

Ozan means “bard, minstrel, poet-singer”.

What is the origin of the name Ozan?

Ozan comes from the Turkish naming tradition.

How popular is the name Ozan?

Ozan has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Ozan a boy or girl name?

Ozan is primarily a boys' name.

How do you pronounce Ozan?

Ozan is pronounced oh-ZAHN, with 2 syllables.

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