Unisex name
Aksu name meaning
“white, clear water”
Aksu means white, clear water. It combines the Turkish words ak, meaning white, and su, meaning water, with ak also suggesting clarity and cleanliness. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a clear stream or fresh water emerging from a spring.
What does Aksu mean?
White, clear water
In Turkish: ak, duru su
Aksu evokes water with a bright, clear appearance. The compound also appears in Turkish river and place names and can function as both a given name and a surname. Its interpretation as a personal name rests on ak and su; the unrelated medical usage is not relevant.
Su is the Turkish word for “water.” It appears as a component in compound names such as Cansu, Elifsu and Derinsu. More girl names ending in -su →
Origin of the name Aksu
A compound of Turkish ak, white or pure, and su, water. In the name, ak also suggests clarity and cleanliness.
Double names with Aksu
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aksu Elmira
Meaning of each name
- Aksu: white, clear water
- Elmira: Ruler of the country
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Doğa Aksu
Meaning of each name
- Doğa: nature; the living and nonliving environment
- Aksu: white, clear water
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Aksu Deren
Meaning of each name
- Aksu: white, clear water
- Deren: one who gathers or brings together
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Bilgi Aksu
Meaning of each name
- Bilgi: knowledge and understanding gained through learning
- Aksu: white, clear water
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Aksu Özgün
Meaning of each name
- Aksu: white, clear water
- Özgün: original; independently created and distinctive
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Sevgi Aksu
Meaning of each name
- Sevgi: love; a feeling of affection and attachment
- Aksu: white, clear water
How to pronounce Aksu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
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Is Aksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Aksu is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Aksu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aksu
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Aksu
- Aksu Göktürk · b. 1934
- Aksu Bora · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Aksu
What is the meaning of Aksu?
Aksu means “white, clear water”. A compound of Turkish ak, white or pure, and su, water. In the name, ak also suggests clarity and cleanliness.
Is Aksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Aksu is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 38% of bearers are male.
Is Aksu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aksu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aksu?
Aksu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Aksu have?
Aksu has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aksu?
Aksu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Aksu?
Some ideas: Aksu Elmira; Doğa Aksu; Aksu Deren.
Famous people named Aksu?
Notable people named Aksu include Aksu Göktürk, Aksu Bora.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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