Boy name
Kurşun name meaning
“a heavy, soft metal; a bullet”
Kurşun means “lead,” the heavy, soft metal, and also “a bullet.” It comes directly from Turkish kurşun, a metal name documented in older Turkic forms. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with lead's dull gray appearance and the Turkish color word kurşuni.
What does Kurşun mean?
A heavy, soft metal; a bullet
In Turkish: ağır, yumuşak metal; ateşli silah mermisi
Kurşun primarily names a heavy, easily shaped metal, while its bullet sense is connected with the material used for projectiles. Turkish kurşuni, meaning lead grey, belongs to the same word family. A name explanation should distinguish these senses without turning them into character claims.
Origin of the name Kurşun
The name comes from Turkish kurşun, meaning lead or a bullet. The metal name is inherited from older Turkic forms with a longer sound structure.
How to pronounce Kurşun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuɾʃun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قورشون |
Is Kurşun a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurşun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kurşun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Kursun
Names that sound like Kurşun
FAQ about the name Kurşun
What is the meaning of Kurşun?
Kurşun means “a heavy, soft metal; a bullet”. The name comes from Turkish kurşun, meaning lead or a bullet. The metal name is inherited from older Turkic forms with a longer sound structure.
Is Kurşun a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurşun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kurşun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kurşun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kurşun?
Kurşun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kurşun have?
Kurşun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kurşun?
Kurşun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Kurşun?
Other spellings: Kursun.
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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