Su 1 is a feminine Turkish given name meaning "water" in the Turkish language. The name directly derives from the common noun su (water), reflecting the cultural and natural significance of water in Turkic traditions. Water is associated with life, purity, and renewal, making Su a name with poetic and elemental resonance.Meaning and OriginIn Turkish, su is both a word for "water" and, when used as an open compound in old poetry, can signify "purity" or "cleanliness." The name belongs to a category of Turkic nature-inspired names that draw on essential elements such as fire (Od), air (Hava), and earth (Toprak). Though uncommon as a first name, Su has a longstanding use, especially during the early Turkish Republic period when secular and nature-themed naming traditions gained prominence.Cultural ContextIn Turkic mythology and shamanic tradition, water (su) is considered a sacred element, often personified as a spirit or goddess associated with rivers and wells. The name may also allude to the concept of su perisine (water fairy) from Turkish folklore, a mythical being much like the Persian Padishah or the Russian rusalka. As a single-syllable unisex name (though predominantly feminine today), Su is succinct and modern in sound while grounded in ancient Turkish ecology.Notable BearersWhile no prominent historical figures bear exactly this term as a name, several contemporary Turkish women have the name Su (sometimes in compound forms such as Suare or Sude). The name's simplicity has helped it remain in occasional use within Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities.Meaning: WaterOrigin: Turkish (noun used as a given name)Type: Nature word nameUsage regions: Turkey