Boy name
Hurşut name meaning
“sun; source of daylight”
Hurşut means sun or source of daylight. It belongs to the name family of Hurşit, derived from Persian ḫurshīd, meaning sun. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is associated with Hurşid and Hurşit. Morning sunlight spreading across the ground gives its meaning a concrete image.
What does Hurşut mean?
Sun; source of daylight
In Turkish: güneş; gün ışığının kaynağı
When connected with Hurşit and Hurşid, Hurşut can be understood as a masculine name carrying the image of the sun. The sun is a central image of light and radiance in Persian and Turkish poetry. The precise history of this particular spelling, however, requires confirmation beyond its resemblance.
Origin of the name Hurşut
It is probably a variant of Hurşit, from Persian khurshīd, meaning sun. The final vowel may reflect pronunciation or recording differences.
How to pronounce Hurşut
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /huɾʃut/ |
Is Hurşut a boy’s name?
Yes, Hurşut is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hurşut 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 Hurşut
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 Hurşut
- Hurşut Meriç · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Hurşut
What is the meaning of Hurşut?
Hurşut means “sun; source of daylight”. It is probably a variant of Hurşit, from Persian khurshīd, meaning sun. The final vowel may reflect pronunciation or recording differences.
Is Hurşut a boy’s name?
Yes, Hurşut is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hurşut in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hurşut nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hurşut?
Hurşut is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Hurşut have?
Hurşut has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hurşut?
Hurşut 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 Hurşut?
Notable people named Hurşut include Hurşut Meriç.
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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