Deniz is a unisex Turkish given name meaning "sea". It is used for both women and men. Deniz is the 63rd most popular name among males and the 69th most popular name among females. It is the most popular unisex name in Turkey.
Originally, Deniz was a masculine name. In a Turkish legend (OÃÂuz KaÃÂan epic), the oldest Turkish ruler (Khan) OÃÂuz had six sons. They were Ay-Han (moon Khan), Gök-Han (sky Khan), Deniz-Han (sea Khan), Yñldñz-Han (star Khan), Gün-Han (sun Khan) and DaÃÂ-Han (mountain Khan).
First name
- Deniz Aslan (born 1989), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Aycicek (born 1990), Turkish-German footballer
- Deniz AydoÃÂdu (born 1983), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Aytekin (born 1978), German football referee of Turkish descent
- Deniz BarñÃ
 (born 1977), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Baykal (1938âÂÂ2023), Turkish politician
- Deniz Baykara (born 1984), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Bozkurt (born 1993), Turkish-Puerto Rican footballer
- Deniz Burnham (born 1985), American Astronaut
- Deniz ÃÂakñr (born 1982), Turkish film and television actress
- Deniz ÃÂñnar (born 1984), Turkish yacht racer
- Deniz Dimaki (born 1977), Greek triathlete
- Deniz DoÃÂan (born 1979), German footballer
- Deniz Ertan (born 2004), Turkish swimmer
- Deniz GezmiÃ
 (1947âÂÂ1972), Turkish political activist
- Deniz Hakyemez (born 1983), Turkish volleyball player
- Deniz Hümmet (born 1996), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Kadah (born 1986), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Kandiyoti (born 1944), Turkish feminist academic
- Deniz Khazaniuk (born 1994), Israeli tennis player
- Deniz Kñlñçlñ (born 1990), Turkish basketballer
- Deniz Koyu (born 1985), Turkish-German DJ and electronic dance music producer
- Deniz Kurtel, Turkish artist and electronic musician
- Deniz Kuypers, Dutch-American writer
- Deniz MujiÃÂ (born 1990), Austrian footballer of Bosnian descent
- Deniz Naki (born 1989), German footballer
- Deniz Nazar (born 1980), Ukrainian-born Turkish swimmer
- Deniz Orhun (born 1974), Turkish-American chef, media personality and businesswoman
- Deniz ÃÂncü (born 2003), Turkish motorcycle racer
- Deniz Seki (born 1970), Turkish pop singer
- Deniz Tek (born 1952), Australian rock musician of Turkish descent
- Deniz Türüç (born 1993), Dutch-Turkish footballer
- Deniz Undav (born 1996), German footballer
- Deniz Uyanñk (born 2001), Turkish female volleyball player
- Deniz Yñlmaz (born 1988), Turkish footballer
- Deniz Yücel (born 1973), German-Turkish journalist
Middle name
Last name
- Dilan ÃÂiçek Deniz (born 1995), Turkish actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Turkey 2014
Fictional characters
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