Girl name
Alsu name meaning
“pink; rose-colored”
Alsu means “pink” or “rose-colored.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it corresponds to alsu, a color word in Turkic languages including Tatar and Bashkir. The petals of a pale pink rose provide a concrete visual association, reflecting the color expressed by the name.
What does Alsu mean?
Pink; rose-colored
In Turkish: pembe; gül pembesi
Alsu is an example of a color word used as a feminine given name. Its meaning points to a softer shade of red, particularly pink. Although Turkish readers may divide it into al and su, that reading does not reflect its familiar explanation in other Turkic languages.
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 Alsu
Alsu is associated with alsu, “pink,” in Turkic languages including Tatar and Bashkir. In this interpretation, its ending is not the Turkish word su, “water.”
How to pronounce Alsu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alsu/ |
Is Alsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Alsu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alsu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alsu
FAQ about the name Alsu
What is the meaning of Alsu?
Alsu means “pink; rose-colored”. Alsu is associated with alsu, “pink,” in Turkic languages including Tatar and Bashkir. In this interpretation, its ending is not the Turkish word su, “water.”
Is Alsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Alsu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Alsu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alsu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alsu?
Alsu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Alsu have?
Alsu has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alsu?
Alsu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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