Göksu

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Name
Göksu
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Göksu is a unisex Turkish first name, composed of the elements gök, meaning "sky, sky blue, light blue," and su for "water." Therefore, Göksu is translated as "blue water."

What does the name Göksu mean?

The name Göksu is common for both girls and boys in Turkish culture and means "blue water." In Turkey, the name is also found in various rivers and waterfalls. A historical event is the death of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who drowned in the Saleph River on June 10, 1190, which is now known as Göksu.

Where does the name Göksu come from?

Göksu is a Turkish first name used for both women and men, meaning "blue water." It is composed of the Turkish words: gök = sky, sky blue, light blue and su = water.

How do you pronounce Göksu?

Göksu is pronounced approximately as 'Göksu,' with an emphasized 'ö' and a soft 's.'

Popularity

In Germany, Göksu is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 30 times as a first name, placing it at 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,602nd.

Famous people

  • Göksu Alhas (footballer)
  • Göksu Hasancik (German football player)
  • Göksu Türkdogan (football player)

Frequently asked questions about the name Göksu

What does the name Göksu mean?

The name Göksu means "blue water" and is composed of the Turkish words for sky and water.

Where does the name Göksu come from?

Göksu is a Turkish first name that is commonly used for both women and men and is associated with various geographical waters in Turkey.

Is the name Göksu popular in Turkey?

Yes, Göksu is a relatively common name in Turkey, used in both urban and rural areas.

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