Unisex name
Saygun name meaning
“respected; held in esteem”
Saygun means “respected” or “held in esteem.” It is a Turkish formation connected with saymak in its sense of valuing or respecting. In Türkiye, it is used for both genders. The composer Ahmed Adnan Saygun provides a concrete cultural association through his surname, which uses the same word.
What does Saygun mean?
Respected; held in esteem
In Turkish: saygı gören, itibarlı
Saygun expresses the idea of being esteemed or respected. Its connection with saymak concerns valuing someone rather than counting numbers. It also appears as a Turkish surname, historically exemplified by composer Ahmet Adnan Saygun. That association does not make music part of the word's literal meaning.
Origin of the name Saygun
A Turkish formation related to saymak in its sense of “to esteem or respect.”
How to pronounce Saygun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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Is Saygun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Saygun is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Saygun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Saygun
- Saygın♂Esteemed, respected, held in regard
- Sadun♂Fortunate, auspicious and blessed
- Sayın♂Respected, distinguished
- Seyhun♂The name of the Syr Darya river
- Saynur♀
- Sayan♂One who counts or respects
- Sargon♂The king is legitimate
- Sargut♂Kindness, favour, benefaction
- Saygı♂♀Respect, esteem, considerate regard
- Saygid♂
- Sayhan♂Respected ruler
- Sungun♂
FAQ about the name Saygun
What is the meaning of Saygun?
Saygun means “respected; held in esteem”. A Turkish formation related to saymak in its sense of “to esteem or respect.”
Is Saygun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Saygun is used for both boys and girls.
Is Saygun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Saygun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Saygun?
Saygun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Saygun have?
Saygun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saygun?
Saygun 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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