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The baby name Tengiz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [tʼeŋɡiz] (Georgian); /ˈtɛnɡɪz/ (English) — TEN-giz.

Tengiz is Georgian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Georgian
Pronunciation: [tʼeŋɡiz] (Georgian); /ˈtɛnɡɪz/ (English) — TEN-giz

What is the meaning of the name Tengiz ?

The baby name Tengiz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [tʼeŋɡiz] (Georgian); /ˈtɛnɡɪz/ (English) — TEN-giz.

Tengiz is Georgian in Origin.

Anchored in Georgian usage, Tengiz (თენგიზ) derives from Old Turkic teŋiz, “sea, ocean,” a root shared across Eurasia (cf. Turkish Deniz, Kazakh/Kyrgyz Teñiz, Uzbek Dengiz, Mongolian Tengis). The word entered the Caucasus through Turkic contact, and the meaning evokes vastness, depth, and fluid strength. In several languages it names large bodies of water and places (e.g., Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field near the Caspian steppe), reinforcing its maritime sense despite inland settings.

Recorded as a masculine given name in Georgia mainly in the 20th century, it gained visibility through Soviet-era bearers such as film director Tengiz Abuladze and general Tengiz Kitovani, and remains familiar though uncommon today. Georgian keeps it masculine; related forms appear unisex elsewhere (Turkish Deniz). Variant spellings include Tengis and Teniz; diminutives are rare, with informal shortenings shaped by local speech. Core meaning: “sea; oceanic expanse.”

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Famous people with the name Tengiz

Tengiz Sulakvelidze Athlete · Born 1956 · Soviet Union Tengiz Sulakvelidze is best known as a Georgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Born on 23 July 1956, he had a notable career in football and is remembered as one of Georgia’s well-known players.

Tengiz – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE 0 #43 2 997
GE Boys 0 #53 63 2,055
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
AZ Boys 0 #127 5 1,400
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
KZ Boys 0 #272 18 6,578
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
RU Boys 0 #425 81 12,621
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
TR 0 #1,177 35 19,440

Tengiz is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

AZ
BG
CR
CY
EE

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People also ask about Tengiz

Tengiz is predominantly a boy's name.
Tengiz is a 2 syllable name, pronounced [tʼeŋɡiz] (Georgian); /ˈtɛnɡɪz/ (English) — TEN-giz.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tengiz (Тенгиз), Teniz (Turkic/Kazakh spelling) and Teñiz (older Turkic transliteration).
Across languages, Tengiz has these equivalents: Deniz (Turkish/Azerbaijani), Marin/Marino/Marinus (Latin-derived, 'of the sea'), Muir (Gaelic root meaning 'sea').
Tengiz is a name of Georgian origin, traditionally used in Georgia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Georgia and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Tengiz are in our database, including Tengiz Sulakvelidze (Athlete).