Unisex name
Ilıksu name meaning
“water that is neither hot nor cold”
Ilıksu means “water that is neither hot nor cold.” It combines the Turkish words ılık, meaning “lukewarm,” and su, meaning “water.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes a pool of gently warmed water, giving the name a direct and tangible natural association.
What does Ilıksu mean?
Water that is neither hot nor cold
In Turkish: ne sıcak ne soğuk su
Ilıksu evokes water at a mild, comfortable temperature. Because the compound can also function as a description of a spring or a place name, independent use as a personal name needs confirmation. Aksu and Durusu offer structural comparisons involving a quality attributed to water.
Su is the Turkish word for “water.” It appears as a component in compound names such as Cansu, Elifsu and Derinsu. More girl names ending in -su →
Origin of the name Ilıksu
Ilıksu combines Turkish ılık, 'lukewarm', with su, 'water'. The first element describes a mild temperature between hot and cold.
How to pronounce Ilıksu
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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Is Ilıksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ilıksu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ilıksu 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.
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FAQ about the name Ilıksu
What is the meaning of Ilıksu?
Ilıksu means “water that is neither hot nor cold”. Ilıksu combines Turkish ılık, 'lukewarm', with su, 'water'. The first element describes a mild temperature between hot and cold.
Is Ilıksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ilıksu is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ilıksu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ilıksu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ilıksu?
Ilıksu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ilıksu have?
Ilıksu has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ilıksu?
Ilıksu 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.
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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