Girl name
Sukuşu name meaning
“a bird that lives on water”
Sukuşu means “a bird that lives on water” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It combines the Turkish words su, “water,” and kuş, “bird.” Its imagery belongs to lakes and shorelines, bringing to mind a duck gliding across the surface of a pond.
What does Sukuşu mean?
A bird that lives on water
In Turkish: suda yaşayan kuş
Sukuşu is a nature name evoking birds found around lakes and rivers. It need not identify a single species, instead suggesting the broader image of birds associated with water. Its final suffix belongs to the Turkish compound construction. Water and bird imagery together provide the name's literal meaning.
Origin of the name Sukuşu
It combines Turkish su, “water,” and kuş, “bird,” drawing on the compound noun for a waterbird.
How to pronounce Sukuşu
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukuʃu/ |
Is Sukuşu a girl’s name?
Yes, Sukuşu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sukuşu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sukuşu
What is the meaning of Sukuşu?
Sukuşu means “a bird that lives on water”. It combines Turkish su, “water,” and kuş, “bird,” drawing on the compound noun for a waterbird.
Is Sukuşu a girl’s name?
Yes, Sukuşu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sukuşu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sukuşu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sukuşu?
Sukuşu is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sukuşu have?
Sukuşu has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sukuşu?
Sukuşu 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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