Naz (Kurdish: ناز) is the Kurdish word for "coy" or "cute". It is a popular feminine given name in Kurdistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbayjan and Turkey. Naz is also used as a synonym for pride. Notable people with the name include:
Given name
- Naz Aydemir (born 1990), Turkish volleyball player
- Naz Ikramullah, British-Canadian artist
- Naz Osmanoglu (born 1985), British-Turkish comedian
- Naz Reid (born 1999), American basketball player
- Naz Shah (born 1973), British politician
- Naz Shahrokh (born 1969), Iranian-born visual artist
Middle name
- Anila Naz Chowdhury (born 1975), Bangladeshi singer
- Ayça Naz İhtiyaroğlu (born 1984), Turkish volleyball player
Surname
- Rasheed Naz (1948–2022), Pakistani film and television actor
Nickname
- Naseem Hamed, former British professional boxer
- Nazem Kadri, professional ice hockey player
See also
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