Gusun means “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gusun mean?
ھاپقوۋۇز، يۈزى گۆشلۈكLiteral meaning
Gusun (گۇسۇن) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”.[1]
Gusun in Uyghur
What does Gusun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۇسۇن and Gusun (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Gusun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gusun is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Gusun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۇسۇنArabic script | Girl | same as above: “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” | Documented[1] |
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 Gusun
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.
Names related to Gusun
Variants and linked names
- KulsumGirl“chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”
Sibling names for Gusun
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gusun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TeyipjanBoy“dear good one”same language (uyghur)
- BusaqBoy“tall, of tall stature”same language (uyghur)
- LatapetxanGirl“warmth, gentleness, courtesy”same language (uyghur)
- NurmirzaBoy“the name Nur with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- HemmiqizGirl“warm; warm milk; close friend”same language (uyghur)
- SaqiBoy“one who quenches thirst”same language (uyghur)
- SanaUnisex“praise”same language (uyghur)
- DilzarGirl“one who nurtures the heart”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Gusun
What does the name Gusun mean?
Gusun means “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gusun a girl's or a boy's name?
Gusun is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Gusun?
Gusun is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Gusun have?
Gusun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ھاپقوۋۇز، يۈزى گۆشلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling گۇسۇن (+1 more)
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