Sun means “making; work; deed; command form of 'to offer'; gentle person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Sun is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Sun mean?
Literal meaning
Sun is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “making; work; deed; command form of 'to offer'; gentle person”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Sun in Turkish
What does Sun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “making; work; deed; command form of 'to offer'; gentle person” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Sun come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sun a Turkish name?
Yes. Sun is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SunLatin | Unisex | same as above: “making; work; deed; command form of 'to offer'; gentle person” | 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 Sun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sun
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 Sun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FevziyeGirl“victorious, triumphant”same language (turkish)
- İsmihanGirl“noble name”same language (turkish)
- BellisanUnisex“well-known, famous”same language (turkish)
- GökayBoy“sky moon”same language (turkish)
- AşcırBoy“one who overcomes obstacles”same language (turkish)
- GünanaGirl“sun mother”same language (turkish)
- ÇerkezBoy“Circassian (a people of the Caucasus)”same language (turkish)
- AysuUnisex“moon water”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sun
What does the name Sun mean?
Sun means “making; work; deed; command form of 'to offer'; gentle person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Sun a girl's or a boy's name?
Sun is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Sun come from?
Sun is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sun?
Sun 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 Sun have?
Sun has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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