Qizilsu

Qizilsu is a name with Turkic origins, meaning "red water" or "red river." It is commonly used as a geographical name, referring to several rivers and other locations in Central Asia and surrounding regions. The name reflects the reddish color of the water, often due to sediment or mineral content. Specific locations named Qizilsu (or similar transliterations) can be found in:

• Kyrgyzstan: A river in Kyrgyzstan, a tributary of the Tarim River.
• Tajikistan: A river that flows through Tajikistan.
• China (Xinjiang): Several locations within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, often relating to the aforementioned rivers as they cross the border. The Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu is named after the river.
• Uzbekistan: Used as a toponym for various settlements or geographical features.

The name Qizilsu signifies the importance of these rivers for irrigation, transportation, and settlement in arid or semi-arid regions of Central Asia. The "red" descriptor highlights a visually prominent characteristic and serves as a distinguishing identifier. The spelling can vary depending on the transliteration system used (e.g., Qyzylsu, Kizil-Suu, Kizilsu, etc.).