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Kuzum

Kuzum /kuˈzum/

“my lamb, my dear”1

Probable origin Kuzum: root entries for kuzu · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Kuzum?

Kuzum

IPA /kuˈzum/

The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Kuzum mean?

“Kuzum” is kuzu “lamb” with the first-person possessive: “my lamb”. In Turkish it is a tender form of address for children and loved ones.1

That Kuzum goes back to kuzu is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

What is Kuzum made of?

Kuzum is Turkic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: kuzu (kuzu: lamb) + -m (first-person possessive “my”).

Kuzum + root kuzu kuzu: lamb TURKIC kuzu “lamb” suffix -m first-person possessive“my” Kuzum kuzu root kuzu: lamb kuzu TURKIC “lamb” -m suffix first-person possessive “my”
Kuzum: parts and root words

How was the name Kuzum formed?

Kuzum was formed by adding the suffix -m (“first-person possessive “my””) to kuzu (“kuzu: lamb”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

Which surnames are related to Kuzum?

Kuzum Kuzu Kuzucu Akkuzu Kuzuoğlu
Circle area shows the number of bearers; dashed circle: no national count published. Solid line: same root; dashed line: same affix.
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01 Kuzu same root – –
02 Kuzucu same root – –
03 Akkuzu same root – –
04 Kuzuoğlu same root – –

How is Kuzum written and pronounced abroad?

The name has no Turkish-specific letters and is written Kuzum abroad as well.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Kuzum?

Gözüm shares gloss keywords with Kuzum within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Kuzum?

Read the root, formation and register information for Kuzum alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: kuzu accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: Kuzum accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Kuzum

Q1

What does the surname Kuzum mean?

“Kuzum” is kuzu “lamb” with the first-person possessive: “my lamb”. In Turkish it is a tender form of address for children and loved ones.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Kuzum?

The root word of Kuzum is kuzu (Turkic): “lamb”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Kuzum?

Ku·zum, 2 syllables; IPA: /kuˈzum/.