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Ozlem

Quick answerÖzlem is a Turkish given name derived from the Arabic word "özlem," meaning "longing," "yearning," or "nostalgia," with roots in Persian-Arabic linguistic tradition.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,671
TrendRevival
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,293

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ozlem

Özlem is a Turkish given name derived from the Arabic word "özlem," meaning "longing," "yearning," or "nostalgia," with roots in Persian-Arabic linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Özlem is a Turkish given name derived from the Arabic word "özlem," meaning "longing," "yearning," or "nostalgia," with roots in Persian-Arabic linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, predominantly among Muslim populations, with particular prevalence in Turkey and among diaspora communities since the mid-20th century.

Ozlem currently ranks #11,671 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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