Boy name
Uşun name meaning
“The name of Uşun Koca in Dede Korkut”
Uşun is the name of Uşun Koca in the Dede Korkut stories, and its given meaning rests on that literary identity. Used for boys in Türkiye within the Turkish naming tradition, it has a concrete connection with the tale of Uşun Koca’s son Segrek and its themes of family and heroism.
What does Uşun mean?
The name of Uşun Koca in Dede Korkut
In Turkish: Dede Korkut'taki Uşun Koca'nın adı
Uşun recalls Uşun Koca, the father of Eğrek and Segrek in the Book of Dede Korkut. Its main association is the brothers' story of separation and reunion. This literary connection places the name within the Oghuz narrative tradition without establishing a separate lexical meaning such as heroism or wisdom.
Origin of the name Uşun
Uşun occurs in the name Uşun Koca in the Book of Dede Korkut. Its linguistic origin and original word meaning are uncertain; the identifiable literary character supplies the meaning here.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Uşun in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | U |
How to pronounce Uşun
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uʃun/ |
Is Uşun a boy’s name?
Yes, Uşun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Uşun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Usun
Names that sound like Uşun
FAQ about the name Uşun
What is the meaning of Uşun?
Uşun means “The name of Uşun Koca in Dede Korkut”. Uşun occurs in the name Uşun Koca in the Book of Dede Korkut. Its linguistic origin and original word meaning are uncertain; the identifiable literary character supplies the meaning here.
Is Uşun a boy’s name?
Yes, Uşun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Uşun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uşun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uşun?
Uşun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Uşun have?
Uşun has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Uşun?
Uşun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Uşun?
Other spellings: Usun.
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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