Gündüz means “daytime”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Gündüz is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gündüz mean?
Literal meaning
Gündüz is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “daytime”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Gündüz in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Gündüz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gündüz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “daytime” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Gündüz mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Gündüz. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “daytime” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gündüz come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- gün “sun; day”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish gün)
Which languages use the name Gündüz?
Gündüz is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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.
Gündüz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GündüzLatin | Boy | same as above: “daytime” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | GündüzLatin | Boy | same as above: “daytime” | 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 Gündüz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gündüz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Gündüz | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gündüz
Sibling names for Gündüz
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 Gündüz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MutlugünBoy“happy day”same language (turkish) · also shares the element gün
- AygünUnisex“moon + day, sun”same language (turkish, azerbaijani) · also shares the element gün
- NurgünGirl“light of day”same language (turkish) · also shares the element gün
- AkgünBoy“bright day”same language (turkish) · also shares the element gün
- ElgünBoy“sun of the people”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the element gün
- SuphiBoy“of the dawn”same language (turkish)
- TarmanUnisex“farmer, one who sows and reaps”same language (turkish)
- EmirBoy“prince, commander; leader or ruler”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
Common questions about Gündüz
What does the name Gündüz mean?
Gündüz means “daytime”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Gündüz a girl's or a boy's name?
Gündüz is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Gündüz come from?
Gündüz is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gündüz?
Gündüz 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 many syllables does Gündüz have?
Gündüz 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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