Alagün means “shady day when the sun is behind a cloud”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Alagün is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Alagün mean?
Literally: ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + gün 'day, sun'
Literal meaning
Alagün is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “shady day when the sun is behind a cloud”, from ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + gün 'day, sun'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Sun
Alagün in Turkish
What does Alagün mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alagün. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shady day when the sun is behind a cloud” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Alagün come from?
Turkic, compound. From ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + gün 'day, sun'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alagün a Turkish name?
Yes. Alagün is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Alagün across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlagünLatin | Unisex | same as above: “shady day when the sun is behind a cloud” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Alagün
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alagün | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Alagün
Sibling names for Alagün
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alagün rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GünerkanBoy“sun-man's blood”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünyılBoy“sun year”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- HurşideGirl“sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GündoğarUnisex“sunrise; east”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünerenBoy“sun saint”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünerimUnisex“I reach the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- OngüneşBoy“ten suns”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünyüzBoy“sun face”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Alagün
What does the name Alagün mean?
Alagün means “shady day when the sun is behind a cloud”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Alagün a girl's or a boy's name?
Alagün is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Alagün come from?
Alagün is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alagün?
Alagün is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Alagün have?
Alagün has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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