Unisex name
Vusta name meaning
“middle; situated in the middle”
Vusta means “middle” or “situated in the middle.” Its source is Arabic wusṭā, the feminine form of an adjective referring to a central position. In Türkiye, it is used for girls and boys. An object at the centre of a row illustrates the name’s spatial meaning.
What does Vusta mean?
Middle; situated in the middle
In Turkish: ortada bulunan; orta olan
Under the proposed Arabic derivation, Vusta refers to something occupying a middle position. The word occurs in the Quran in the expression concerning the middle prayer, but is not independently the name of a particular act of worship. Its feminine grammatical form does not establish its gender as a Turkish personal name.
Origin of the name Vusta
Probably from Arabic wusṭā, the feminine form of an adjective meaning middle or central.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Vusta in the Quran? | As a word · الوسطى · 2:238The Arabic source word of Vusta appears in the Quran as al-wusṭā, qualifying a prayer rather than naming a person. |
| Starts with | V |
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How to pronounce Vusta
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vusta/ |
| Arabic | وسطى |
Is Vusta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vusta is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Vusta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Vusta
What is the meaning of Vusta?
Vusta means “middle; situated in the middle”. Probably from Arabic wusṭā, the feminine form of an adjective meaning middle or central.
Is Vusta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vusta is used for both boys and girls.
Is Vusta in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Vusta appears in the Quran as al-wusṭā, qualifying a prayer rather than naming a person. (e.g.: 2:238)
What is the origin of the name Vusta?
Vusta is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vusta have?
Vusta has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vusta?
Vusta 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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