Where does “naz” come from?

naz (Turkish) comes from Ottoman Turkish ناز, from Persian ناز, from Parthian nʾz — pleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;...

naz (Turkish): coyness, coquetry

Definitions

  1. coyness, coquetry

Ancestry of “naz”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ottoman Turkishنازaffected or timid shyness, coiness; coquettish airs
2Persianنازdelight; luxury, comfort; fondling
3Parthiannʾzpleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;...
Every word from Parthian nʾz →Every word from Persian ناز →Every word from Ottoman Turkish ناز →