Alsu

The first name Alsu originally comes from Tatar and translates to 'scarlet water'. The components of the name consist of al (ал) for 'scarlet' and su (су) for 'water'. Alternatively, the name can also be interpreted as 'rose water' or 'water at sunrise'.

What does the name Alsu mean?

Alsu is a female first name that originates from Tatar and means 'scarlet water'. The root al (ал) stands for 'scarlet' and su (су) for 'water'. The variant Alsou also exists.

Where does the name Alsu come from?

Alsu is a female first name with Tatar roots that carries the meaning 'scarlet water' or 'water at sunrise'. The Tatar words consist of al (ал) = scarlet and su (су) = water. The name is also common in Russian, Tatar, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Alsu?

The pronunciation of Alsu is clear and two-syllable. The name is typically pronounced as 'Al-su' [ˈalsu], starting with an open a sound. The consonant cluster '-ls-' gives the sound a certain density and stability. The open '-su' at the end provides a gentle finish. Thus, Alsu conveys a simple, friendly, and balanced aura – a name with a clear form and pleasant presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Alsu is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 3,777th. Over the last ten years, Alsu has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Su

Famous people

• Alsu (singer)