Girl name
Efsun name meaning
“magic, enchantment; a captivating spell”
Efsun means “magic,” “enchantment,” or “a captivating spell.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Persian afsūn, which also refers to words spoken as an incantation. Its literary imagery belongs to fairy tales, where spoken spells transform a scene or surround an event with an atmosphere of enchantment.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Efsun mean?
Magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
In Turkish: büyü, sihir; büyüleyici etki
Efsun belongs to the language of fairy tales and poetry, where it suggests mysterious enchantment. Related Turkish words can describe literal spells or, figuratively, a captivating effect. As a given name, it carries this literary imagery without making any claim of supernatural qualities.
How popular is Efsun?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Efsun in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Efsun
From Persian afsūn, referring to magic or words used to cast a spell. Turkish also uses it figuratively for enchantment.
Double names with Efsun
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Efsun Selver
Meaning of each name
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
- Selver: leader, foremost one
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Fazilet Efsun
Meaning of each name
- Fazilet: moral excellence, virtue, merit
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
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Efsun Hifanur
Meaning of each name
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
- Hifanur: Delicate beauty and light
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Billur Efsun
Meaning of each name
- Billur: crystal; clear and sparkling
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
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Efsun Mediha
Meaning of each name
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
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Avşin Efsun
Meaning of each name
- Avşin: Blue water, water blue
- Efsun: magic, enchantment; a captivating spell
How to pronounce Efsun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efsun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افسون |
Is Efsun a girl’s name?
Yes, Efsun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Efsun appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Efsun
Famous people named Efsun
- Efsun Arda
- Efsun
- Efsun Çelik · b. 2001
- Efsun Karabudak
- Efsun Sarıoğlu
- Efsun Tanaçan
- Efsun Uğur
- Efsun Yılmaz
FAQ about the name Efsun
What is the meaning of Efsun?
Efsun means “magic, enchantment; a captivating spell”. From Persian afsūn, referring to magic or words used to cast a spell. Turkish also uses it figuratively for enchantment.
Is Efsun a girl’s name?
Yes, Efsun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Efsun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efsun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efsun?
Efsun is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efsun have?
Efsun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Efsun?
Efsun appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Efsun?
Some ideas: Efsun Selver; Fazilet Efsun; Efsun Hifanur.
Famous people named Efsun?
Notable people named Efsun include Efsun Arda, Efsun, Efsun Çelik.
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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