Boy name
Hurşid name meaning
“the sun”
Hurşid means the sun and comes from Persian khurshīd, the word for the sun. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Hurşit is a related spelling with a different final consonant. The sun illuminating the horizon at dawn provides its clearest visual association.
What does Hurşid mean?
The sun
In Turkish: güneş
Hurşit directly names the sun and evokes its brightness in the sky. Classical Turkish poetry uses hurşid for the sun itself and in comparisons involving radiance. It shares a meaning field with names such as Şemsi and Gün, although these have different linguistic origins.
Origin of the name Hurşid
From Persian khurshīd, meaning sun. Turkish uses both Hurşid and Hurşit, the latter reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Hurşid in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | H · Hu |
How to pronounce Hurşid
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /huɾʃid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خورشید |
Is Hurşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hurşid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hurşid 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Hurşid
Names with related meanings
- Güney♂South
- Doğu♂East, the direction of sunrise
- Rojhat♂The sun has risen, the day has come
- Rohat♂Day has dawned
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Rojvan♂Guardian of the day or sun
- Gündüz♂♀Daytime
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Şemsettin♂Sun of the faith
- Ruhat♂The sun has risen
- Mihrali♂Sun or affection
- Şemsi♂♀Solar, belonging to the sun
Famous people named Hurşid
- Hurşid Yenigün · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Hurşid
What is the meaning of Hurşid?
Hurşid means “the sun”. From Persian khurshīd, meaning sun. Turkish uses both Hurşid and Hurşit, the latter reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
Is Hurşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hurşid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hurşid in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hurşid nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hurşid?
Hurşid is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Hurşid have?
Hurşid has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hurşid?
Hurşid 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.
What are other spellings of Hurşid?
Other spellings: Hurşit.
Famous people named Hurşid?
Notable people named Hurşid include Hurşid Yenigün.
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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