Saygun means “respected, esteemed”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Saygun mean?
Literal meaning
Saygun is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “respected, esteemed”.
variant spelling of Saygın
Saygun in Turkish
What does Saygun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Saygun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “respected, esteemed” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Saygun a Turkish name?
Yes. Saygun is used as a given name in Turkish.
Saygun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SaygunLatin | Unisex | same as above: “respected, esteemed” | 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 Saygun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saygun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Saygun
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 Saygun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KoçakBoy“brave, generous”same language (turkish)
- ÜleşBoy“sharing; a share”same language (turkish)
- BirtekGirl“one of a kind, unique”same language (turkish)
- TemizUnisex“clean, pure”same language (turkish)
- AklanBoy“mountain slope, river basin or small stream; a tall handsome young man”same language (turkish)
- EseUnisex“short form of Ayşe: living, alive”same language (turkish)
- EşfakBoy“very compassionate”same language (turkish)
- NazifBoy“clean, pure”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Saygun
What does the name Saygun mean?
Saygun means “respected, esteemed”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Saygun a girl's or a boy's name?
Saygun is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Saygun?
Saygun 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 Saygun have?
Saygun 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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