Girl name
Karsu name meaning
“snow and water; water from melting snow”
Karsu means “snow and water” or “water from melting snow.” It is explained as a combination of the Turkish words kar, meaning “snow,” and su, meaning “water.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes clear streams formed by melting snow in spring and also appears as a place name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Karsu mean?
Snow and water; water from melting snow
In Turkish: kar ve su; karın eriyen suyu
Karsu pairs two natural elements in a simple compound. It can evoke snow becoming water and the flow of snowmelt, although this is not a documented naming motive for every use. Its existence as a place name also allows for a geographical association in individual naming histories.
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 →
How popular is Karsu?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 12provinces
Where is Karsu in the top 30?
12 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Karsu
Karsu can be understood as a combination of Turkish kar, “snow,” and su, “water.” It is also a place name, so the immediate inspiration for a personal name may vary.
Double names with Karsu
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Karsu Damla
Meaning of each name
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
- Damla: small drop of liquid; water droplet
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Güler Karsu
Meaning of each name
- Güler: smiling; one who smiles
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
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Karsu Aysun
Meaning of each name
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
- Aysun: beautiful and radiant like the moon
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Turna Karsu
Meaning of each name
- Turna: a long-necked migratory bird; crane
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
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Karsu Bengi
Meaning of each name
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
- Bengi: eternal, lasting; without an end
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Gülce Karsu
Meaning of each name
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
- Karsu: snow and water; water from melting snow
How to pronounce Karsu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaɾsu/ |
Is Karsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Karsu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Karsu appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Karsu
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Karsu
- Karsu · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Karsu
What is the meaning of Karsu?
Karsu means “snow and water; water from melting snow”. Karsu can be understood as a combination of Turkish kar, “snow,” and su, “water.” It is also a place name, so the immediate inspiration for a personal name may vary.
Is Karsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Karsu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Karsu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Karsu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Karsu?
Karsu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Karsu have?
Karsu has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karsu?
Karsu appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Karsu?
Some ideas: Karsu Damla; Güler Karsu; Karsu Aysun.
Famous people named Karsu?
Notable people named Karsu include Karsu.
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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