Güney

Güney is a unisex name of Turkish origin meaning “south.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2021.

Güney at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“south”
Pronunciation
/ɟy.nɛj/

About the name Güney

Güney belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “south” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Güney does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Güney in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Güney in 2021
3
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Güney mean?

Güney means “south” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Güney a boy or girl name?

Güney is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2021.

What origin is the name Güney?

Güney comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Güney?

In England & Wales, Güney was given to 3 babies in 2021 and 92 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

How do you pronounce Güney?

Güney is pronounced /ɟy.nɛj/ (IPA).

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