Aysun
Aysun is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moon-like, beautiful as the moon”.
| Meaning | Moon-like, beautiful as the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | eye-SOON |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Aysun
Aysun is built on the Turkish word ay, moon, one of the most productive elements in Turkish names. The second part is usually explained as the suffix -sun, an old optative or wish form meaning 'may she be', so the name reads roughly as 'may she be like the moon'. Others explain it more simply as 'moon-like' or 'beautiful as the moon'. Either way the meaning compares a girl to the moon's beauty and gentle light, a long-standing image in Turkic poetry.
Aysun became popular in Turkey in the mid-twentieth century, during a period when many parents chose purely Turkish names, and it belongs to a large family of moon names that includes Aysel ('moon flood'), Ayten ('moon-bodied'), Aynur ('moonlight') and Aylin ('moon halo'). It is pronounced eye-SOON and is used by Turkish families in Turkey, Northern Cyprus and Europe, especially Germany. A well-known bearer is the Turkish model and television personality Aysun Kayacı.
Famous people named Aysun
- Aysun Kayacı — Turkish model and television personality
Is Aysun a Muslim name?
Yes. Aysun is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey.
Where is the name Aysun used?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Aysun
- Aysun name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Aysun baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aysun mean?
Aysun means 'Moon-like, beautiful as the moon'. It comes from Turkish.
Is Aysun a Muslim name?
Yes. Aysun is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you pronounce Aysun?
Aysun is pronounced eye-SOON.
What does 'ay' mean in Turkish names?
Ay means moon in Turkish, and it appears in names such as Aysun, Aysel, Aynur and Aylin.
Is Aysun an Arabic name?
No. Aysun is a Turkish name with no Arabic root, though it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.