Gökhun means “sky Hun”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Gökhun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gökhun mean?
Literally: gök 'sky, blue' + Hun 'Hun'
Literal meaning
Gökhun is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sky Hun”, from gök 'sky, blue' + Hun 'Hun'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Sky and heaven
Gökhun in Turkish
What does Gökhun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gökhun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sky Hun” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gökhun come from?
Turkic, compound. From gök 'sky, blue' + Hun 'Hun'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gökhun a Turkish name?
Yes. Gökhun is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Gökhun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GökhunLatin | Boy | same as above: “sky Hun” | 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 Gökhun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gökhun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gökhun
Sibling names for Gökhun
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 Gökhun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KöksuUnisex“blue water”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- SemanurGirl“light of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- KökelUnisex“sky realm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- NurgökGirl“light of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- SemagülUnisex“rose of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- ErgökBoy“man of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- AysemaGirl“moon sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- NursemaGirl“luminous sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
Common questions about Gökhun
What does the name Gökhun mean?
Gökhun means “sky Hun”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Gökhun a girl's or a boy's name?
Gökhun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gökhun come from?
Gökhun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gökhun?
Gökhun 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 Gökhun have?
Gökhun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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