Unisex name
Arısu name meaning
“clean, clear water”
Arısu means “clean, clear water.” It brings together the Turkish adjective arı, “pure” or “clean,” and su, “water,” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. A clear spring or a stream with a visible bed illustrates its meaning. It shares its opening element with Arıcan.
What does Arısu mean?
Clean, clear water
In Turkish: temiz, duru su
Arısu evokes clear, clean water through its transparent Turkish components. The same form can occur as a place name or surname, so those records should be distinguished from evidence of a given name. It shares arı with Arıer, while su supplies a familiar natural image.
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 Arısu
Arısu can be interpreted as a compound of Turkish arı, 'pure, clean,' and su, 'water.' Its independent use as a given name needs confirmation.
How to pronounce Arısu
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾɯsu/ |
Is Arısu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arısu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Arısu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arısu
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Arzu♀Wish, desire, longing
- Aysu♀Moon and water
- Aksu♂♀White, clear water
- Asu♀
- Arınç♂Tranquillity, well-being, peace
- Ares♂Name of the Greek god of war
- Aris♂Name of Ares, god of war
- Arısan♂♀Pure reputation, an unblemished name
- Arsun♀Offer modesty and propriety
- Arus♀Bride
- Adasu♀A nature name combining island and water
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
FAQ about the name Arısu
What is the meaning of Arısu?
Arısu means “clean, clear water”. Arısu can be interpreted as a compound of Turkish arı, 'pure, clean,' and su, 'water.' Its independent use as a given name needs confirmation.
Is Arısu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arısu is used for both boys and girls.
Is Arısu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arısu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arısu?
Arısu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Arısu have?
Arısu has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arısu?
Arısu 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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