Oraz means “fast (of Ramadan)”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkmen.
- Oraz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Oraz mean?
Literally: Persian rōza 'fast'
Literal meaning
Oraz (Ораз) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Oraz in Kazakh and Turkmen
What does Oraz mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ораз. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fast (of Ramadan)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,2]
What does Oraz mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Oraz. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fast (of Ramadan)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Oraz come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian rōza 'fast'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Oraz?
Oraz is used as a given name in Kazakh and Turkmen. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Oraz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ОразCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “fast (of Ramadan)” | Documented[1,2] |
| Turkmen | OrazLatin | Boy | same as above: “fast (of Ramadan)” | Editorial |
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 Oraz
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ораз[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Oraz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Oraz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Ураз[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Oraz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Ораз[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Oraz | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Oraz
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Oraz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LashkerBoy“army”same language (kazakh)
- AýbölekGirl“piece of the moon”same language (turkmen)
- AitazaBoy“pure moon”same language (kazakh)
- KuttygulGirl“blessed flower”same language (kazakh)
- AibikeGirl“moon + girl, lass”same language (kazakh)
- AibibiGirl“moon lady”same language (kazakh)
- AigulGirl“moon flower”same language (kazakh)
- RabigaGirl“the fourth (daughter)”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Oraz
What does the name Oraz mean?
Oraz means “fast (of Ramadan)”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkmen.
Is Oraz a girl's or a boy's name?
Oraz is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Oraz come from?
Oraz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Oraz?
Oraz is recorded for Kazakh and Turkmen. 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 Oraz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ораз (Cyrillic), Ураз (Cyrillic), Oraz (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Oraz have?
Oraz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Ораз”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 55059909. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Ораз
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Ораз; spelling Oraz recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ураз recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+2 more)
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