Aigul means “moon flower”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Aigul is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Aigul mean?
Literally: ai 'moon' + gul 'flower'
Literal meaning
Building blocks
Aigul is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “moon flower”, from ai 'moon' + gul 'flower'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
Aigul in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Aigul mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Айгүл and Aigul (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Aigul mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Айгүл and Aigul (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Aigul mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Айгөл and Aigul (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Aigul mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Айгөл and Aigul (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Aigul come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From ai 'moon' + gul 'flower'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Aigul?
Aigul is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Turkic and Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Aigul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | АйгүлCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “moon flower” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | АйгүлCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “moon flower” | Editorial |
| Tatar | АйгөлCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “moon flower” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | АйгөлCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “moon flower” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Aigul
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Айгүл | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aigul | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Айгүл | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aigul | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Айгөл | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aigul | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Айгөл | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Aigul | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Aigul
Sibling names for Aigul
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Aigul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NuraiGirl“moonlight”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- TursynaiGirl“may the moon stay”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme moon · also shares the element ay
- GulzhaukharGirl“flower jewel”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- ShattygulGirl“joyful flower”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GulaiymGirl“flower lady”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- BaktygulGirl“flower of happiness”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- ZhenisgulGirl“flower of victory”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GulbubuGirl“flower lady”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
Common questions about Aigul
What does the name Aigul mean?
Aigul means “moon flower”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Aigul a girl's or a boy's name?
Aigul is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Aigul come from?
Aigul is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records, and it is built from ay + gül. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aigul?
Aigul is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Aigul spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Айгүл (Cyrillic), Айгөл (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Aigul have?
Aigul has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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