Efsun means “spell, charm”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Efsun is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Efsun mean?
Literal meaning
Efsun is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “spell, charm”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Efsun in Turkish
What does Efsun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Efsun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spell, charm” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Efsun come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Efsun a Turkish name?
Yes. Efsun is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Efsun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EfsunLatin | Girl | same as above: “spell, charm” | 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 Efsun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efsun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Efsun
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 Efsun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BihterinGirl“the best, very good”same language (turkish)
- GüniziBoy“trace of the sun”same language (turkish)
- RefiheUnisex“living in comfort”same language (turkish)
- TunçerBoy“bronze man”same language (turkish)
- HalilBoy“close friend”same language (turkish)
- MutiBoy“obedient”same language (turkish)
- NevruzUnisex“new day; Persian New Year”same language (turkish)
- GülsalınGirl“swaying rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Efsun
What does the name Efsun mean?
Efsun means “spell, charm”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Efsun a girl's or a boy's name?
Efsun is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Efsun come from?
Efsun is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Efsun?
Efsun 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 Efsun have?
Efsun 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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