Nursun means “you are light”. It probably comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nursun is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nursun mean?
Literally: nur 'light' + -sun 'you are'
Literal meaning
Nursun is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “you are light”, from nur 'light' + -sun 'you are'. Its elements are Arabic and Turkic in origin.
Nursun in Turkish
What does Nursun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nursun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “you are light” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nursun come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. From nur 'light' + -sun 'you are'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nursun a Turkish name?
Yes. Nursun is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Nursun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NursunLatin | Girl | same as above: “you are light” | 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 Nursun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nursun
Sibling names for Nursun
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 Nursun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MihriUnisex“of the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AyselenGirl“moon radiance”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- IşılakBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MihrimahGirl“sun and moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- İncinurGirl“pearl light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- HalenurGirl“halo of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- ZiyaettinBoy“light of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- SabahnurGirl“morning light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Nursun
What does the name Nursun mean?
Nursun means “you are light”. It probably comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nursun a girl's or a boy's name?
Nursun is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nursun come from?
Nursun is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nursun?
Nursun 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 Nursun have?
Nursun 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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