Girl name
Nilsun name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Nilsun is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Its component Nil refers to the Nile River in Turkish. Similar names include Nisan, meaning April, the fourth month of the year. Another is Nilgün, which means “indigo blue” or “deep blue in colour.”
The name Nilsun at a glance
Syllables
Nil · sun
2 syllables · 6 letters · /nilsun/
Use
Girl
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- Nil“the Nile River” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Nilsun: language and spelling facts
The name Nilsun contains Nil.
How to pronounce Nilsun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nilsun/ |
Is Nilsun a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilsun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nilsun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nilsun
Famous people named Nilsun
- Nilsun Bağış
- Nilsun Demir
FAQ about the name Nilsun
Is Nilsun a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilsun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Nilsun have?
Nilsun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nilsun?
Nilsun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nilsun?
Notable people named Nilsun include Nilsun Bağış, Nilsun Demir.
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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