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Aysu

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Pronounced AY-soo /ˈeɪ.suː/Medium

Meaning: Aysu is a Turkish and Azerbaijani girl's name meaning 'moon water', from ay ('moon') plus su ('water'). It reads poetic and serene, popular across Turkic families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A poetic name: Aysu means 'moon water' in Turkish (said 'AY-soo'). Serene and celestial.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Azerbaijani
MeaningAysu is a Turkish and Azerbaijani girl's name meaning 'moon water', from ay ('moon') plus su ('water'). It reads poetic and serene, popular across Turkic families.
U.S. rank (2024)#12308 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Aysu is Turkish/Azerbaijani for 'moon water', from ay ('moon') and su ('water'). It reads poetic and calm, with warm Turkic heritage (said 'AY-soo').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and serene.

Did you know? Aysu joins ay ('moon') with su ('water') to mean 'moon water' — moonlight shimmering on water — a serene Turkish name (said 'AY-soo').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aysu — Turkish/Azerbaijani 'moon water'; ay + su

Variations

AisuAysouAysoo

Nicknames

AySuAysi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aysu mean?

Aysu means 'moon water' in Turkish, from ay ('moon') and su ('water').

How do you pronounce Aysu?

It's said AY-soo /ˈeɪ.suː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aysu a boy or girl name?

Aysu is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aysu?

Aysu is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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