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The baby name Sezen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /seˈzen/ (seh-ZEN).

Sezen is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: /seˈzen/ (seh-ZEN)

What is the meaning of the name Sezen ?

The baby name Sezen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /seˈzen/ (seh-ZEN).

Sezen is Turkish in Origin.

Sezen is a Turkish given name formed from the verb sezmek (“to perceive, sense, intuit”) with the participial suffix -en. As a literal “one who senses,” it conveys shades of meaning such as perceptive, intuitive, and insightful. The name is unisex in origin but today is more frequently used for girls in Turkey.

Its modern circulation grew in the 20th century alongside the Republic’s turn toward Turkic-rooted personal names, and its prominence was boosted by the celebrated singer-songwriter Sezen Aksu, which helped spread the name among the Turkish diaspora. Sezen also appears as a surname. Related forms and near-variants include Sezin (feminine), Sezgin (masculine, “intuitive; clever”), and Sezer (unisex/masculine, “perceiver”). The spelling is stable in Latin script and has no standard transliterations or diacritics. Overall, Sezen suggests keen intuition, sensitivity, and quick understanding.

Sezen has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sezen

Sezen Aksu Actor · Born 1954 · Turkey Sezen Aksu is a beloved Turkish singer and songwriter, often referred to as the 'Queen of Turkish Pop'. She gained fame with hits like 'Sen Ağlama', 'Geri Dön', and 'Hadi Bakalım'. Born in 1954, her music has significantly influenced the Turkish pop and folk music scene.

Sezen – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
BG Girls 0 #185 39 3,559
BG Boys 0 #208 12 3,850
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
France Girls 2009 #407 3 3,201
Austria Girls 0 #408 13 1,885
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
TR 0 #468 2,334 19,440
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #798 41 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Girls 0 #934 22 5,933
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Sezen is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Austria
BG
Germany
DK

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People also ask about Sezen

Sezen is predominantly a girl's name.
Sezen is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /seˈzen/ (seh-ZEN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sezin, Sezgin (related, often masculine) and Sez (nickname).
Across languages, Sezen has these equivalents: Sage (English, 'wise/perceptive'), Sophia (Greek, 'wisdom'), Minerva (Latin, associated with wisdom/intellect).
Yes — Sezen ranked #407 in France in 2009.
Sezen's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #383 in 1999 to #407 in 2009 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sezen are in our database, including Sezen Aksu (Actor).