Unisex name
Peksu name meaning
“a name combining firmness and water”
Peksu is a name combining firmness and water. It joins Turkish pek, meaning “firm, strong” or “very,” with su, meaning “water.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name has a clear natural association through its water element, evoking the image of a spring or flowing stream.
What does Peksu mean?
A name combining firmness and water
In Turkish: pek ve su unsurlarından oluşan ad
Read as a compound of two Turkish words, Peksu foregrounds the image of water. Water can evoke nature and movement in names, but the precise contribution of pek is unclear. Additional translations such as 'clear water' or 'powerful river' cannot be securely inferred from the form.
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 Peksu
Appears to combine Turkish pek, 'firm, strong; very', and su, 'water'. The whole has no established single dictionary meaning.
How to pronounce Peksu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /peksu/ |
Is Peksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Peksu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Peksu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Peksu
What is the meaning of Peksu?
Peksu means “a name combining firmness and water”. Appears to combine Turkish pek, 'firm, strong; very', and su, 'water'. The whole has no established single dictionary meaning.
Is Peksu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Peksu is used for both boys and girls.
Is Peksu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Peksu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Peksu?
Peksu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Peksu have?
Peksu has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Peksu?
Peksu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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