Kozha means “master, khoja”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Kozha is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kozha mean?
Literal meaning
Kozha (Қожа) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word қожа, which a dictionary glosses as ‘hodja (Muslim schoolmaster)’.[1]
Kozha in Kazakh
What does Kozha mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Қожа and Kozha (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “master, khoja” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Kozha come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kozha a Kazakh name?
Yes. Kozha is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Kozha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ҚожаCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “master, khoja” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kozha
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Kozha
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kozha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZiyaBoy“light, brightness”same language (kazakh)
- ZhalgasbekBoy“continuing lord”same language (kazakh)
- ImankulBoy“belief, faith + slave”same language (kazakh)
- GalymbaiBoy“scientist, scholar + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- BaidosBoy“rich friend”same language (kazakh)
- ZhumabekBoy“lord born on Friday”same language (kazakh)
- TanirbergenBoy“given by God”same language (kazakh)
- YerbaiBoy“man; hero + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Kozha
What does the name Kozha mean?
Kozha means “master, khoja”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Kozha a girl's or a boy's name?
Kozha is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kozha come from?
Kozha is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kozha?
Kozha is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Kozha spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Қожа (Cyrillic), Kozha (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kozha have?
Kozha has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Қожа; KazPER English spelling Kozha
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