Boy name
Ersun name meaning
“Show bravery and valor”
Ersun means “show bravery and valor” and combines Turkish er, meaning a brave person or warrior, with sun, the imperative of sunmak, to present or offer. It is used for boys in Türkiye. Its wording resembles a brief exhortation and connects it with Turkish names expressing a wish.
What does Ersun mean?
Show bravery and valor
In Turkish: Yiğitlik sun, erlik göster
Ersun presents bravery as something to be demonstrated through action. It belongs to the Turkish naming pattern built around er, a word associated with warriors and valor. The final verbal element gives the name the character of a short wish or exhortation.
Origin of the name Ersun
A compound interpreted through Turkish er, 'brave person, warrior,' and sun, the imperative of sunmak, 'to offer, present.' Its meaning is understood as an exhortation to demonstrate valor.
How to pronounce Ersun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾsun/ |
Is Ersun a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ersun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Ersun
- Ersun Yanal · b. 1961
- Ersun Kazançel · b. 1936
FAQ about the name Ersun
What is the meaning of Ersun?
Ersun means “Show bravery and valor”. A compound interpreted through Turkish er, 'brave person, warrior,' and sun, the imperative of sunmak, 'to offer, present.' Its meaning is understood as an exhortation to demonstrate valor.
Is Ersun a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ersun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ersun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ersun?
Ersun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ersun have?
Ersun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ersun?
Ersun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ersun?
Notable people named Ersun include Ersun Yanal, Ersun Kazançel.
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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