Zhursin means “may he live on”. It probably comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Zhursin is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Zhursin mean?
Literal meaning
Zhursin (Жүрсін) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Wiktionary traces it to *yüri- ‘to walk’ (Proto-Turkic in origin), which gives the meaning “to walk”.[1]
Also glossed as “to walk”[1]Likely
Zhursin in Kazakh
Where does the name Zhursin come from?
Proto-Turkic, borrowing. From Proto-Turkic *yüri- (“to walk”).[1]Likely
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zhursin a Kazakh name?
Yes. Zhursin is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Zhursin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЖүрсінCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “may he live on” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Zhursin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Жүрсін[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zhursin[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Zhursin[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Журсун[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Zhursin[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Журсин[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Zhursin | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Jürsin[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Zhursin
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zhursin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TuyakBoy“hoof; heir, descendant”same language (kazakh)
- TegisBoy“even, level, flat, smooth”same language (kazakh)
- InzhuGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh)
- KobeiBoy“multiply, increase”same language (kazakh)
- MansuraGirl“victorious, aided”same language (kazakh)
- BagdarBoy“direction, orientation”same language (kazakh)
- AiymbibiGirl“my moon lady”same language (kazakh)
- KunsuluGirl“sun + beautiful”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Zhursin
What does the name Zhursin mean?
Zhursin means “may he live on”. It probably comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Zhursin a girl's or a boy's name?
Zhursin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zhursin come from?
Zhursin is of Proto-Turkic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zhursin?
Zhursin is recorded for Kazakh. 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 is Zhursin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Жүрсін (Cyrillic), Журсун (Cyrillic), Zhursin (Latin), Журсин (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zhursin have?
Zhursin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Жүрсін”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89298506. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; etymology: From Proto-Turkic *yüri- (“to walk”).; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Жүрсін (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Жүрсін; spelling Zhursin recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Журсун recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+2 more)
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