Girl name
Nilgün name meaning
“indigo blue; deep blue in color”
Nilgün means indigo blue or deep blue in color. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Persian nīlgūn. The word combines nīl, meaning indigo, with gūn, an element expressing color or resemblance. Cloth dyed a rich indigo shade offers a concrete illustration of the name.
What does Nilgün mean?
Indigo blue; deep blue in color
In Turkish: çivit mavisi; koyu mavi renkli
Nilgün turns a color adjective into a personal name. Its indigo imagery can describe the sky, water, or deep blue surfaces in poetry. The ending gün is part of the Persian compound, rather than Turkish 'day,' and its resemblance to Nil does not establish a connection with the Nile.
Origin of the name Nilgün
It derives from Persian nīlgūn, combining nīl, 'indigo,' with -gūn, an element indicating color or resemblance.
Double names with Nilgün
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nilgün Alisa
Meaning of each name
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
- Alisa: of noble kind, associated with nobility
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Mahinur Nilgün
Meaning of each name
- Mahinur: moonlight, the moon's radiance
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
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Nilgün Bedia
Meaning of each name
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
- Bedia: unique, of exceptional beauty
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Hiva Nilgün
Meaning of each name
- Hiva: hope, expectation
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
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Nilgün Tuana
Meaning of each name
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
- Tuana: strong, powerful, capable
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Jiyan Nilgün
Meaning of each name
- Jiyan: life, living
- Nilgün: indigo blue; deep blue in color
How to pronounce Nilgün
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nilɡyn/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نیلگون |
Is Nilgün a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilgün is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nilgün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 59 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Nilgun, Nilgûn
Names that sound like Nilgün
Famous people named Nilgün
- Nilgün Belgün · b. 1953
- Nilgün Marmara · b. 1958
- Nilgün Efes · b. 1957
- Nilgün Yerli · b. 1977
- Nilgün Çelebi · b. 1950
- Nilgün Kasapbaşoğlu · b. 1955
- Nilgün Abisel · b. 1949
- Nilgün Akçaoğlu · b. 1955
- Nilgün Atılgan · b. 1954
- Nilgün Güney · b. 1952
- Nilgün Gürkan Pazarcı · b. 1956
- Nilgün İleri Köseoğlu · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Nilgün
What is the meaning of Nilgün?
Nilgün means “indigo blue; deep blue in color”. It derives from Persian nīlgūn, combining nīl, 'indigo,' with -gūn, an element indicating color or resemblance.
Is Nilgün a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilgün is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nilgün in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nilgün nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nilgün?
Nilgün is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nilgün have?
Nilgün has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nilgün?
Nilgün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 59 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nilgün?
Other spellings: Nilgun, Nilgûn.
What names go well with Nilgün?
Some ideas: Nilgün Alisa; Mahinur Nilgün; Nilgün Bedia.
Famous people named Nilgün?
Notable people named Nilgün include Nilgün Belgün, Nilgün Marmara, Nilgün Efes.
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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