Naz is a Persian word for "coy", "coquetr", "affectation", "cute."[1] It is a popular feminine given name in Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkey. Naz is also used as a synonym for pride.
Given name
edit- Ela Naz Özdemir (born 2006), Turkish swimmer
- Naz Arıcı (born 1982), Turkish adult figure skater
- Naz Aydemir (born 1990), Turkish volleyball player
- Naz Bohannon (born 1999), American basketball and former American Football player
- Naz Hillmon (born 2000), American basketball 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
edit- Anila Naz Chowdhury (born 1975), Bangladeshi singer
- Ayça Naz İhtiyaroğlu (born 1984), Turkish volleyball player
Surname
edit- Rasheed Naz (1948–2022), Pakistani film and television actor
Nickname
edit- Nazem Kadri, professional ice hockey player