Girl name
Nursu name meaning
“light and water; luminous water”
Nursu means “light and water” or “luminous water.” It combines Arabic nūr, meaning “light,” with the Turkish word su, meaning “water.” In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. The pairing evokes sunlight reflected on water and connects the name with Nur and Su.
What does Nursu mean?
Light and water; luminous water
In Turkish: ışık ve su; aydınlık su
Nursu transparently brings light and water together in one name. It can suggest illumination on water or a shimmering surface, though that is a poetic reading of its elements rather than a separate dictionary meaning. Its water element connects it with other Turkish compounds formed with su.
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 →
Origin of the name Nursu
Formed by combining Arabic nūr, meaning light, with Turkish su, meaning water.
How to pronounce Nursu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuɾsu/ |
Is Nursu a girl’s name?
Yes, Nursu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nursu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nursu
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Nursu
- Nursu Aylin Kasa
FAQ about the name Nursu
What is the meaning of Nursu?
Nursu means “light and water; luminous water”. Formed by combining Arabic nūr, meaning light, with Turkish su, meaning water.
Is Nursu a girl’s name?
Yes, Nursu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nursu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nursu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nursu?
Nursu is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Nursu have?
Nursu has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nursu?
Nursu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nursu?
Notable people named Nursu include Nursu Aylin Kasa.
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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