raz

Raz is a given name and nickname of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew word raz, meaning "secret" or "mystery," and is sometimes used as a shortened form of Raziel, a related name meaning "secret of God." In Hebrew-speaking communities, Raz is used as a standalone given name and, less commonly, as a diminutive form of Raziel.

In popular culture, Raz is best known as Razputin Aquato, commonly called Raz, the teenage psychic protagonist of the video game Psychonauts (2005) and its 2021 sequel Psychonauts 2. The character has been widely recognized in gaming media for his adventurous personality and psychic abilities, contributing to the name's recognition beyond Hebrew-speaking communities.

As a name, Raz has cross-cultural usage as a given name and nickname; some individuals with the name have achieved public recognition in various fields.