Girl name
Yosum name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Yosum is a feminine given name with two syllables. Similar names include Yosun, meaning “green growth in water or damp places,” and Yudum, meaning “a small amount of liquid taken in one sip.” The growth-related meaning belongs to Yosun; the quantity of liquid belongs to Yudum.
The name Yosum at a glance
Syllables
Yo · sum
2 syllables · 5 letters · /josum/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
Yosum: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Yosum
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /josum/ |
Is Yosum a girl’s name?
Yes, Yosum is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Yosum 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 Yosum
Famous people named Yosum
- Yosum Kurtulmaz
FAQ about the name Yosum
Is Yosum a girl’s name?
Yes, Yosum is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Yosum have?
Yosum has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yosum?
Yosum 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 Yosum?
Notable people named Yosum include Yosum Kurtulmaz.
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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