Süsen means “iris”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Süsen is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Süsen mean?
Literal meaning
Süsen is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “iris”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Süsen in Turkish
What does Süsen mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Süsen. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iris” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Süsen come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Süsen a Turkish name?
Yes. Süsen is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Süsen across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SüsenLatin | Girl | same as above: “iris” | 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 Süsen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Süsen | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Süsen
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 Süsen rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KorkmazBoy“fearless”same language (turkish)
- ÜrekBoy“prolific; quick; herd of horses”same language (turkish)
- TokcanBoy“contented heart”same language (turkish)
- MehdiyeGirl“guided, rightly guided; one who has found a guide”same language (turkish)
- NeziheGirl“pure, decent”same language (turkish)
- UlukutBoy“very fortunate, blessed”same language (turkish)
- EnginayUnisex“vast moon”same language (turkish)
- GünerayBoy“sun and moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Süsen
What does the name Süsen mean?
Süsen means “iris”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Süsen a girl's or a boy's name?
Süsen is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Süsen come from?
Süsen is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Süsen?
Süsen 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 Süsen have?
Süsen has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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