Nilgün

Nilgün is a female first name of Turkish origin, which has its roots in Persian. It is derived from the Persian word nilgun (نیلگون), which means 'indigo blue' or 'dark blue'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'the dark blue one' or also as 'the one with dark blue eyes'.

What does the name Nilgün mean?

The first name Nilgün is a Turkish name with Persian roots and means 'the dark blue'. It originates from the Persian term nilgun (نیلگون) for 'indigo blue' or 'dark blue'. In Turkey, the name is widely used and enjoys great popularity. A prominent personality with this name is the Turkish actress Nilgün Belgün.

Where does the name Nilgün come from?

The name Nilgün has Persian origins and means 'the dark blue'. It is composed of the Persian word nilgun (نیلگون) for 'indigo blue' or 'dark blue'. The name is used in both Turkish and Persian.

How do you pronounce Nilgün?

Nil-gün

Popularity

In Germany, Nilgün is a relatively well-known first name. In 2019, it reached the 2,718th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Over a period of ten years, the name was given about 20 times, placing it at the 6,013th position in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Nilgün ranks 7,235th. The popularity of the name also varies internationally, and in the name charts of other countries, it holds different positions.

Nicknames & pet names

Nelly / Nilly

Famous people

• Nilgün Tasman (writer from Germany)