Boy name
Nasuh name meaning
“sincere adviser; earnest and sincere”
Nasuh means a sincere adviser, or earnest and sincere. It comes from Arabic naṣūḥ, a word emphasising sincerity in counsel, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Ottoman writer and miniature artist Matrakçı Nasuh provides a concrete historical association with the name.
What does Nasuh mean?
Sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
In Turkish: içten öğüt veren; samimi, içten
Nasuh brings together sincere advice and wholehearted earnestness. In the Quran, its Arabic source describes sincere repentance, giving the name a clear religious association. A historical bearer is Matrakçı Nasuh, whose work connects the name with mathematics, historical writing, and Ottoman miniature painting.
Origin of the name Nasuh
From Arabic naṣūḥ, an emphatic form associated with sincere counsel and wholehearted earnestness.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Nasuh in the Quran? | As a word · نصوحا · 66:8The source word of Nasuh occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing sincere repentance, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | N · Na |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Nasuh
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nasuh Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
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Delil Nasuh
Meaning of each name
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
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Nasuh Muammer
Meaning of each name
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
- Muammer: long-lived; having lived many years
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Yahya Nasuh
Meaning of each name
- Yahya: the prophet Yahya's name; associated with life
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
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Nasuh Behçet
Meaning of each name
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
- Behçet: joy; beauty that brings delight
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Şerefeddin Nasuh
Meaning of each name
- Şerefeddin: honor of religion
- Nasuh: sincere adviser; earnest and sincere
How to pronounce Nasuh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasuh/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نصوح |
Is Nasuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasuh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasuh
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
Famous people named Nasuh
- Nasuh Akar · b. 1925
- Nasuh Mahruki · b. 1968
- Nasuh Mitap · b. 1947
- Nasuh Nazif Arslan · b. 1923
- Nasuh Buyukkaramikli
- Nasuh Utku Doğan
FAQ about the name Nasuh
What is the meaning of Nasuh?
Nasuh means “sincere adviser; earnest and sincere”. From Arabic naṣūḥ, an emphatic form associated with sincere counsel and wholehearted earnestness.
Is Nasuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasuh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasuh in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Nasuh occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing sincere repentance, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 66:8)
What is the origin of the name Nasuh?
Nasuh is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasuh have?
Nasuh has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nasuh?
Nasuh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nasuh?
Some ideas: Nasuh Evliya; Delil Nasuh; Nasuh Muammer.
Famous people named Nasuh?
Notable people named Nasuh include Nasuh Akar, Nasuh Mahruki, Nasuh Mitap.
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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