Boy name
Algün name meaning
“a crimson day; a red sun”
Algün means “a crimson day” or “a red sun” and combines Turkish al, meaning red, with gün, meaning day or sun according to context. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The red glow spreading across the horizon at sunrise directly illustrates the compound’s imagery.
What does Algün mean?
A crimson day; a red sun
In Turkish: kızıl gün; al renkli güneş
Algün combines the warmth of red with the image of day or sun. Because gün has both temporal and solar uses in Turkish, the name can evoke a crimson morning or sunset. Its al element distinguishes it from Aygün, which instead begins with the word for moon.
Origin of the name Algün
Combines Turkish al, meaning red or crimson, and gün, meaning day or, in poetic usage, sun.
How to pronounce Algün
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alɡyn/ |
Is Algün a boy’s name?
Yes, Algün is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Algün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Algun
Names that sound like Algün
Names with related meanings
- Güney♂South
- Doğu♂East, the direction of sunrise
- Rojhat♂The sun has risen, the day has come
- Rohat♂Day has dawned
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Rojvan♂Guardian of the day or sun
- Gündüz♂♀Daytime
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Şemsettin♂Sun of the faith
- Ruhat♂The sun has risen
- Mihrali♂Sun or affection
- Şemsi♂♀Solar, belonging to the sun
Famous people named Algün
- Algün Polat Ekinci
FAQ about the name Algün
What is the meaning of Algün?
Algün means “a crimson day; a red sun”. Combines Turkish al, meaning red or crimson, and gün, meaning day or, in poetic usage, sun.
Is Algün a boy’s name?
Yes, Algün is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Algün in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Algün nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Algün?
Algün is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Algün have?
Algün has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Algün?
Algün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Algün?
Other spellings: Algun.
Famous people named Algün?
Notable people named Algün include Algün Polat Ekinci.
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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