Genuine, pure, or a person of noble character
Ozil is a name of Turkish origin, typically used to denote someone who is authentic or of noble stock. It is often associated with the Turkish word 'ΓΆz', meaning essence or self, combined with 'il', which can refer to a person or place. In modern contexts, it is most widely recognized as a surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a first name.
Less common today
Ozil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,034 in 2012.
World Cup-winning German professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).