Girl name
Sülün name meaning
“a pheasant, a showy long-tailed bird”
Sülün means pheasant, a showy bird with a long tail. It comes from the Turkish bird name sülün, which has earlier Turkic forms, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The bird's colourful plumage and extended tail provide the name with a clear visual association.
What does Sülün mean?
A pheasant, a showy long-tailed bird
In Turkish: uzun kuyruklu, gösterişli bir kuş
Sülün names a bird especially recognized for its long tail and striking appearance. Turkish uses comparisons with the pheasant to describe an elegant, elongated silhouette. The given name draws on this bird image and belongs to the broader natural vocabulary used to form personal names.
Origin of the name Sülün
The name comes from Turkish sülün, pheasant. The bird name has old Turkic antecedents and developed into its present Turkish form over time.
How to pronounce Sülün
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sylyn/ |
Is Sülün a girl’s name?
Yes, Sülün is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sülün 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 Sülün
Names with related meanings
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Çakır♂♀Light, flecked eye colour
- Sumru♂♀Tern
- Dudu♀Parrot
- Selva♀Quail
- Kanat♂♀Wing
Famous people named Sülün
- Sülün Osman · b. 1923
FAQ about the name Sülün
What is the meaning of Sülün?
Sülün means “a pheasant, a showy long-tailed bird”. The name comes from Turkish sülün, pheasant. The bird name has old Turkic antecedents and developed into its present Turkish form over time.
Is Sülün a girl’s name?
Yes, Sülün is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sülün in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sülün nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sülün?
Sülün is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sülün have?
Sülün has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sülün?
Sülün 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 Sülün?
Notable people named Sülün include Sülün Osman.
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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