Nilgün means “indigo blue”. It probably comes from Sanskrit and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nilgün is a name of Sanskrit and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nilgün mean?
Literal meaning
Nilgün is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “indigo blue”. Its elements are Sanskrit and Persian in origin.
Nilgün in Turkish
What does Nilgün mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nilgün. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “indigo blue” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nilgün come from?
Sanskrit and Persian, hybrid compound. From Sanskrit and Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nilgün a Turkish name?
Yes. Nilgün is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Sanskrit and Persian.
Nilgün across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NilgünLatin | Girl | same as above: “indigo blue” | 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 Nilgün
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilgün | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nilgün
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 Nilgün rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsenkalBoy“stay well”same language (turkish)
- YetikBoy“grown, accomplished”same language (turkish)
- BinalpUnisex“thousand heroes”same language (turkish)
- BercisGirl“the planet Jupiter”same language (turkish)
- HayranUnisex“admiring, in admiration”same language (turkish)
- AkarsuUnisex“flowing water; stream”same language (turkish)
- DolunUnisex“variant of Tolun: full moon”same language (turkish)
- ÇakarBoy“spark; lightning”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nilgün
What does the name Nilgün mean?
Nilgün means “indigo blue”. It probably comes from Sanskrit and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nilgün a girl's or a boy's name?
Nilgün is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nilgün come from?
Nilgün is of Sanskrit and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nilgün?
Nilgün 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 Nilgün have?
Nilgün 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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