Birgül means “unique rose”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Birgül is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Birgül mean?
Literally: bir 'one' + gül 'rose'
Literal meaning
Birgül is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “unique rose”, from bir 'one' + gül 'rose'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Flowers
Birgül in Turkish
What does Birgül mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Birgül. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique rose” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Birgül come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From bir 'one' + gül 'rose'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- gül “rose; flower”, from Persian (Persian گل, Turkish gül, Kazakh / Kyrgyz гүл, Uyghur گۈل)
Is Birgül a Turkish name?
Yes. Birgül is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Birgül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BirgülLatin | Girl | same as above: “unique rose” | 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 Birgül
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgül | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Birgül
Sibling names for Birgül
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 Birgül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülbikeGirl“rose lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GülendamGirl“rose-bodied, slender”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- CangülGirl“rose of the soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GülzarGirl“rose garden, flower bed”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GüldenGirl“from a rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- CihangülGirl“rose of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- GüldenizGirl“sea of roses”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- MorgülGirl“purple rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
Common questions about Birgül
What does the name Birgül mean?
Birgül means “unique rose”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Birgül a girl's or a boy's name?
Birgül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Birgül come from?
Birgül is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Birgül?
Birgül 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 Birgül have?
Birgül has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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