Oğuz (name)
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Oğuz is a common masculine Turkish given name
. There are various theories on the meaning of "Oğuz". The most prominent explanation is that it is composed of "ok" and "z". In (modern) Turkish and proto Turkish
"ok" means "arrow". Only in proto Turkish
, "ok" also means "clan", and/or "nation". Again, only in proto Turkish
, "z" is the plural suffix. In modern Turkish "z" is not the plural suffix anymore. Actually, it is not a suffix, in general, in modern Turkish. Therefore "okz" means "clans", "nations", and/or "arrows".
Finally, "Oğuz" is used both as given names and as names of some of the Turkish clans. Oğuz Türks
are the southwestern branch of Turkish clan system. "Gökoğuz" was a group of Oğuz Türks
who migrated to northwest and named as Gagauz
in modern times. There are also groups named as Üçoğuz (Three Oğuz), Sekizoğuz (Eight Oğuz), Dokuzoğuz (Nine Oğuz), etc. One of the earliest rulers of the Turkish people is also named az "Oghuz Khan
". As a given name "Oğuz" used in memory of and connotes Oghuz Khan
.
Turkish name
A Turkish name consists of an ad and a soyadı . Turkish names exist in a "full name" format. While there is only one soyadı in the full name, there may be more than one ad...
. There are various theories on the meaning of "Oğuz". The most prominent explanation is that it is composed of "ok" and "z". In (modern) Turkish and proto Turkish
Proto-Turkic language
The Proto-Turkic language is the proto-language of the family of Turkic languages that predates the separation of the Turkic peoples and separation into Oguz and Ogur branches. The Ogur languages are characterized by sound correspondences such as Oguric r versus Common Turkic z and Oguric l versus...
"ok" means "arrow". Only in proto Turkish
Proto-Turkic language
The Proto-Turkic language is the proto-language of the family of Turkic languages that predates the separation of the Turkic peoples and separation into Oguz and Ogur branches. The Ogur languages are characterized by sound correspondences such as Oguric r versus Common Turkic z and Oguric l versus...
, "ok" also means "clan", and/or "nation". Again, only in proto Turkish
Proto-Turkic language
The Proto-Turkic language is the proto-language of the family of Turkic languages that predates the separation of the Turkic peoples and separation into Oguz and Ogur branches. The Ogur languages are characterized by sound correspondences such as Oguric r versus Common Turkic z and Oguric l versus...
, "z" is the plural suffix. In modern Turkish "z" is not the plural suffix anymore. Actually, it is not a suffix, in general, in modern Turkish. Therefore "okz" means "clans", "nations", and/or "arrows".
Finally, "Oğuz" is used both as given names and as names of some of the Turkish clans. Oğuz Türks
Oghuz Turks
The Turkomen also known as Oghuz Turks were a historical Turkic tribal confederation in Central Asia during the early medieval Turkic expansion....
are the southwestern branch of Turkish clan system. "Gökoğuz" was a group of Oğuz Türks
Oghuz Turks
The Turkomen also known as Oghuz Turks were a historical Turkic tribal confederation in Central Asia during the early medieval Turkic expansion....
who migrated to northwest and named as Gagauz
Gagauz people
The Gagauz people are Turkic speaking group living mostly in southern Moldova , southwestern Ukraine , south-eastern Romania and northeastern Bulgaria. Unlike most other Turkic speaking people, the Gagauz are predominantly Orthodox Christians...
in modern times. There are also groups named as Üçoğuz (Three Oğuz), Sekizoğuz (Eight Oğuz), Dokuzoğuz (Nine Oğuz), etc. One of the earliest rulers of the Turkish people is also named az "Oghuz Khan
Oghuz Khan
Oghuz Khan was a legendary and semi-mythological Khan of Turks. Some Turkic cultures use this legend to describe their ethnic origins and the origin of the system of political clans used by Turkmen, Ottoman, and other Oghuz Turks...
". As a given name "Oğuz" used in memory of and connotes Oghuz Khan
Oghuz Khan
Oghuz Khan was a legendary and semi-mythological Khan of Turks. Some Turkic cultures use this legend to describe their ethnic origins and the origin of the system of political clans used by Turkmen, Ottoman, and other Oghuz Turks...
.
Given name
- Oğuz AtayOguz AtayOğuz Atay was a pioneer of the modern novel in Turkey. His first novel, Tutunamayanlar , appeared 1971-72. Never reprinted in his lifetime and controversial among critics, it has become a best-seller since a new edition came out in 1984...
(1934–1977), pioneer of the modern novel in Turkey - Oğuz DağlaroğluOguz DaglarogluOğuz Dağlaroğlu, born August 8, 1979 in İstanbul, Turkey), is a footballer. He currently plays for the TFF First League club TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor as a goalkeeper.- External links :*...
(born 1979), Turkish footballer - Oğuz TanselOğuz TanselOğuz Tansel was a Turkish poet and folklorist.-Early life and career:Tansel graduated from Davutpaşa junior high school and Pertevniyal high school in İstanbul...
(1915–1994), Turkish poet and folklorist - Oğuz YılmazOguz YilmazOğuz Yılmaz is a famous folk musician in Turkey. He was born and grew up in Ankara, Turkey. He lived and performed most of his life in Sincan, a region of Ankara. Therefore he is also known as "Oguz from Sincan". His lyrics were controversial, educational and also entertaining...
(born 1968), folk musician in Turkey - Oghuz KhanOghuz KhanOghuz Khan was a legendary and semi-mythological Khan of Turks. Some Turkic cultures use this legend to describe their ethnic origins and the origin of the system of political clans used by Turkmen, Ottoman, and other Oghuz Turks...
, legendary khan of Turks, considered to be the ancestor of all Turks
Surname
- Abdullah OğuzAbdullah OguzAbdullah Oguz is a Turkish film director and producer.Oguz studied at Marmara University. From 1990 to 2000 he produced and directed commercials, TV series and music videos, and later, feature films.- Filmography :...
(born 1958), Turkish director - Cemal OğuzCemal Oguz-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...
, Turkish judoka