Cesur means “brave, bold”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Cesur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Cesur mean?
Literally: Arabic jasūr
Literal meaning
Cesur is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word cesur, which a dictionary glosses as ‘bold, brave’.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Cesur in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Cesur mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cesur. Here it is glossed as “brave”. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Cesur mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cəsur. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, bold” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Cesur come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic jasūr.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Cesur?
Cesur is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Cesur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CesurLatin | Boy | “brave” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | CəsurLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, bold” | 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 Cesur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesur[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Cəsur | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Cesur
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Cesur
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 Cesur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RasiyeUnisex“mighty mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErcanBoy“man, hero + soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirbükenBoy“one strong enough to bend iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BatırhanBoy“hero khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GürsesUnisex“strong voice”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- QəhrəmanBoy“hero”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AcunalpUnisex“world-famous hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirelBoy“strong-handed”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Cesur
What does the name Cesur mean?
Cesur means “brave, bold”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Cesur a girl's or a boy's name?
Cesur is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Cesur come from?
Cesur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cesur?
Cesur is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Cesur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Cesur (Latin), Cəsur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Cesur have?
Cesur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q107340648. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440476220. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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