Girl name
Su name meaning
“water; the natural liquid sustaining life”
Su means water, the natural liquid that sustains life. It comes directly from the Turkish word su, with earlier Old Turkic forms including sub and suv. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes clear water flowing from a spring into a stream and preserves the everyday word unchanged.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Su mean?
Water; the natural liquid sustaining life
In Turkish: su; yaşamı besleyen doğal sıvı
Su turns one of nature’s essential elements into a short, direct name. Turkish imagery can connect water with flow, clarity and life. Besides standing alone, it appears in formations such as Aysu and Duru Su, drawing on a word with an ancient Turkic history.
How popular is Su?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Su in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Su
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Su
From the current Turkish word su, water. Earlier Turkic forms include sub and suv.
Double names with Su
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Su Güniz
Meaning of each name
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
- Güniz: A trace of day or sunlight
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Göksu Su
Meaning of each name
- Göksu: sky-blue water; blue water
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
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Su Kardelen
Meaning of each name
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
- Kardelen: snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
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Derin Su
Meaning of each name
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
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Su Tan
Meaning of each name
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
- Tan: the first light before sunrise
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İnan Su
Meaning of each name
- İnan: believe; trust and accept
- Su: water; the natural liquid sustaining life
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Su, Zeynep Su, Derin Su, Defne Su, Ecrin Su, İrem Su.
How to pronounce Su
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /su/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صو |
Is Su a girl’s name?
Yes, Su is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Su appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Su
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Su
- Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun · b. 2005
- Su Zent · b. 1996
- Su Kutlu · b. 1991
- Su Soley · b. 1981
- Su Turhan · b. 1966
- Su Erol · b. 1980
- Su Günes Mihladiz
FAQ about the name Su
What is the meaning of Su?
Su means “water; the natural liquid sustaining life”. From the current Turkish word su, water. Earlier Turkic forms include sub and suv.
Is Su a girl’s name?
Yes, Su is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Su in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Su nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Su?
Su is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Su have?
Su has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Su?
Su appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Su?
Some ideas: Su Güniz; Göksu Su; Su Kardelen.
Famous people named Su?
Notable people named Su include Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun, Su Zent, Su Kutlu.
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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