Unisex name
Gündüz name meaning
“daytime; the light part of the day”
Gündüz means daytime, the light part of the day. It comes from Turkish gündüz, continuing the Old Turkic form kündüz. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. The landscape becoming visible after sunrise provides a concrete image associated with the name.
What does Gündüz mean?
Daytime; the light part of the day
In Turkish: günün aydınlık, güneşli bölümü
Gündüz turns the light part of the day, contrasted with night, into a personal name. It brings together light and time; the name Gündüz Alp in accounts of early Ottoman history illustrates its historical use, although details of the early genealogy vary between sources.
Origin of the name Gündüz
From Turkish gündüz, 'daytime', continuing Old Turkic kündüz. It is an inherited word rather than a new compound with modern düz, 'straight'.
Double names with Gündüz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Gündüz Ogün
Meaning of each name
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
- Ogün: that day; a particular, remembered day
-
Dinç Gündüz
Meaning of each name
- Dinç: vigorous, lively, physically strong
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
-
Gündüz Ertekin
Meaning of each name
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
- Ertekin: brave prince, noble warrior
-
Aytaç Gündüz
Meaning of each name
- Aytaç: a moonlike crown; a crown of moonlight
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
-
Gündüz Dursun
Meaning of each name
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
- Dursun: may the child remain and survive
-
İnanç Gündüz
Meaning of each name
- İnanç: belief; heartfelt conviction and trust
- Gündüz: daytime; the light part of the day
How to pronounce Gündüz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyndyz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گوندوز |
Is Gündüz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gündüz is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 90% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Gündüz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 32 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gunduz
Names that sound like Gündüz
- Günyüz♂♀A face bright as the sun
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Güniz♀A trace of day or sunlight
- Günday♂Day and moon
- Gülyüz♀A face as beautiful as a rose
- Gündağ♀An image of sun and mountain
- Günder♀
- Gündeş♀Sharing the same day or era
- Gündoğ♂Day, dawn
- Gülbüz♂♀One who scatters roses
- Güngül♀Name evoking the sun and the rose
- Günnaz♀The sun’s grace and coyness
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
Famous people named Gündüz
- Gündüz Kılıç · b. 1918
- Gündüz Aktan · b. 1941
- Gündüz Çağınalp · b. 1901
- Gündüz Tekin Onay · b. 1942
- Gündüz Vassaf · b. 1946
- Gunduz Kalic
- Gündüz Akıncı · b. 1914
- Gündüz Beder · b. 1952
- Gündüz Erkan
- Gündüz Gökçe · b. 1933
- Gündüz Tunçbilek · b. 1926
- Gündüz Aktan · b. 1941
FAQ about the name Gündüz
What is the meaning of Gündüz?
Gündüz means “daytime; the light part of the day”. From Turkish gündüz, 'daytime', continuing Old Turkic kündüz. It is an inherited word rather than a new compound with modern düz, 'straight'.
Is Gündüz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Gündüz is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 90% of bearers are male.
Is Gündüz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gündüz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gündüz?
Gündüz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gündüz have?
Gündüz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gündüz?
Gündüz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 32 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Gündüz?
Other spellings: Gunduz.
What names go well with Gündüz?
Some ideas: Gündüz Ogün; Dinç Gündüz; Gündüz Ertekin.
Famous people named Gündüz?
Notable people named Gündüz include Gündüz Kılıç, Gündüz Aktan, Gündüz Çağınalp.
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.
Entry ID: nm01120 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake