Günnaz means “sun charm”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Günnaz is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Günnaz mean?
Literally: gün 'sun' + naz 'charm, coyness'
Literal meaning
Günnaz is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “sun charm”, from gün 'sun' + naz 'charm, coyness'. Its elements are Persian and Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Sun
Günnaz in Turkish
What does Günnaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Günnaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun charm” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Günnaz come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From gün 'sun' + naz 'charm, coyness'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Günnaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Günnaz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Günnaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GünnazLatin | Girl | same as above: “sun 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 Günnaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Günnaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Günnaz
Sibling names for Günnaz
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 Günnaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CansunUnisex“offer the soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AlagünUnisex“shady day when the sun is behind a cloud”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- ÜlezBoy“setting sun; epidemic”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- MihrinazUnisex“sun of coyness; very coy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- ErksunBoy“show your power”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- MihrişahGirl“sun ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- ŞemsettinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- NursunGirl“you are light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Günnaz
What does the name Günnaz mean?
Günnaz means “sun charm”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Günnaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Günnaz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Günnaz come from?
Günnaz is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Günnaz?
Günnaz 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 Günnaz have?
Günnaz 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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