Alsu means “rosy, pink-cheeked”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Alsu is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Alsu mean?
Literally: al 'scarlet, pink' + hyu 'water'
Literal meaning
Alsu is a girl's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “rosy, pink-cheeked”, from al 'scarlet, pink' + hyu 'water'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
literally 'scarlet water'
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Alsu in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Alsu mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Алсу and Alsu (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rosy, pink-cheeked” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Alsu mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Алһыу and Alsu (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rosy, pink-cheeked” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Alsu come from?
Turkic, compound. From al 'scarlet, pink' + hyu 'water'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Alsu?
Alsu is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Alsu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | АлсуCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “rosy, pink-cheeked” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | АлһыуCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “rosy, pink-cheeked” | 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 Alsu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Алсу | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Alsu | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Алһыу | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Alsu | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Alsu
Sibling names for Alsu
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alsu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İdilGirl“the Volga river”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- LeysanGirl“first spring rain”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TansyluGirl“beautiful as the dawn”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GulshanGirl“flower garden”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SulpanGirl“morning star, Venus”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- RauzaGirl“garden, meadow”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GülbaharGirl“rose (flower) + spring”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Alsu
What does the name Alsu mean?
Alsu means “rosy, pink-cheeked”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Alsu a girl's or a boy's name?
Alsu is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Alsu come from?
Alsu is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alsu?
Alsu is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Alsu spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Алсу (Cyrillic), Алһыу (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Alsu have?
Alsu has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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