Boy name
Ersi name meaning
“Dew, raindrops”
Ersi means “dew” or “raindrops” and is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. Its stated meaning connects it with Greek Ersi, a modern form of Herse. Dew gathering on leaves supplies a concrete natural image, while Herse provides a related name from Greek mythological tradition.
What does Ersi mean?
Dew, raindrops
In Turkish: Çiy, yağmur damlaları
Ersi evokes dew gathering on plants and the delicate drops of rain, giving it a meaning centred on water in small droplets. In Greek, it is the modern feminine form of Herse, a name connected with Greek mythology. Ersi also occurs as a masculine name in Türkiye.
Sources: Behind the NameBehind the Name
Origin of the name Ersi
Behind the Name identifies Ersi as the modern Greek form of Herse, meaning dew or raindrops in Greek. This explanation concerns the Greek feminine name; it does not establish the same origin for its masculine use in Türkiye.
How to pronounce Ersi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾsi/ |
Is Ersi a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ersi 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
Names that sound like Ersi
Names with related meanings
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Kuzey♂North
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Ege♂Name referring to the Aegean Sea and region
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Doruk♂Summit
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Yamaç♂The sloping side of a hill or mountain
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
Famous people named Ersi
- Ersi Kalfoğlu · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Ersi
What is the meaning of Ersi?
Ersi means “Dew, raindrops”. Behind the Name identifies Ersi as the modern Greek form of Herse, meaning dew or raindrops in Greek. This explanation concerns the Greek feminine name; it does not establish the same origin for its masculine use in Türkiye.
Is Ersi a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ersi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ersi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ersi?
Ersi is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Ersi have?
Ersi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ersi?
Ersi 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.
Famous people named Ersi?
Notable people named Ersi include Ersi Kalfoğlu.
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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