Betül means “virgin; chaste, pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Betül is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Betül mean?
Betül is a Turkish female name from Arabic batūl, 'virgin'. In Arabic the word means chaste or pure and is also used as an epithet of Mary, mother of Jesus, and of Fatima, daughter of Muhammad.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Betül in Turkish
What does Betül mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Betül. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “virgin; chaste, pure” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Betül come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Derived from Arabic batūl.[1]✓ Documented
Is Betül a Turkish name?
Yes. Betül is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Betül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BetülLatin | Girl | same as above: “virgin; chaste, pure” | Documented[1] |
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 Betül
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betül[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Betül
Sibling names for Betül
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Betül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArıhanBoy“pure khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- TemizcanBoy“pure soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- PakiBoy“purity”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- YüzüakUnisex“honest, upright”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AyyalınGirl“pure moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- MüldürBoy“clear, pure”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ÖzkanBoy“pure-blooded”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Betül
What does the name Betül mean?
Betül means “virgin; chaste, pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Betül a girl's or a boy's name?
Betül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Betül come from?
Betül is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Betül?
Betül is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Betül have?
Betül has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Betül”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000051. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: derived from Arabic بَتُول 'virgin'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; female given name from Arabic (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “بتول”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91155361. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic adjective chaste, virgin; pure; noun used for Mary and for Fatima
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