Dolun means “variant of Tolun: full moon”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Dolun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dolun mean?
Literal meaning
Dolun is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “variant of Tolun: full moon”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
variant spelling of Tolun
Meaning themes: Moon
Dolun in Turkish
What does Dolun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dolun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “variant of Tolun: full moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Dolun come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dolun a Turkish name?
Yes. Dolun is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dolun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DolunLatin | Unisex | same as above: “variant of Tolun: full moon” | 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 Dolun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dolun
Sibling names for Dolun
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 Dolun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkdolunGirl“bright full moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- OtayBoy“fire-coloured moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- MihrimahGirl“sun and moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- IşıkayUnisex“light moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AynurGirl“moon + light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyyarukUnisex“moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AytiginBoy“moon prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AypareGirl“piece of the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Dolun
What does the name Dolun mean?
Dolun means “variant of Tolun: full moon”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Dolun a girl's or a boy's name?
Dolun is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Dolun come from?
Dolun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dolun?
Dolun 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 Dolun have?
Dolun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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