Alsu

Alsu is a feminine given name of Tatar origin, meaning "pink" in the Tatar language. The name reflects a common Turkic naming tradition of using colors and natural elements as personal names, evoking beauty and delicacy. It is most commonly used among Tatar-speaking communities, particularly in Tatarstan and other regions of Russia.

Notable Bearers

• Alsu Abdullina (born 2001), Russian footballer
• Alsu Kurmasheva (born 1976), Russian and American journalist
• Alsu Minazova (born 1998), Russian slalom canoeist
• Alsu Murtazina (born 1987), Russian triple jumper

The name is also closely associated with the pop singer Alsou (born 1983), who performs under the mononym Alsou. Although her stage name uses a simplified spelling, it brought widespread recognition to the name in Russia.

• Meaning: "pink"
• Origin: Tatar
• Type: First name
• Usage regions: Tatarstan, Russia