Unisex name
Enginsu name meaning
“a broad, boundless expanse of water”
Enginsu means “a broad, boundless expanse of water.” It combines Turkish engin, meaning “vast” or “boundless,” with su, meaning “water.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a sea or large lake whose distant shore disappears from view, emphasizing the breadth of the water.
What does Enginsu mean?
A broad, boundless expanse of water
In Turkish: geniş, uçsuz bucaksız su
Enginsu evokes a broad surface of water and a horizon opening into the distance. Since Turkish engin is often associated with the sea, the compound naturally suggests open waters. Its occurrence as a place name does not by itself establish use as a personal given name.
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 Enginsu
It can be explained as a compound of Turkish engin, meaning vast or boundless, and su, meaning water.
How to pronounce Enginsu
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /enɡinsu/ |
Is Enginsu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Enginsu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Enginsu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Enginsu
What is the meaning of Enginsu?
Enginsu means “a broad, boundless expanse of water”. It can be explained as a compound of Turkish engin, meaning vast or boundless, and su, meaning water.
Is Enginsu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Enginsu is used for both boys and girls.
Is Enginsu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Enginsu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Enginsu?
Enginsu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Enginsu have?
Enginsu has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Enginsu?
Enginsu 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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