The baby name Sezen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /seˈzen/ (seh-ZEN).
Sezen is Turkish in Origin.
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 Aksu 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. |
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:
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