Gazel means “ghazal (a lyric poem form)”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gazel mean?
Literal meaning
Gazel is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “ghazal (a lyric poem form)”.
Gazel in Turkish
What does Gazel mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gazel. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ghazal (a lyric poem form)” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Gazel a Turkish name?
Yes. Gazel is used as a given name in Turkish.
Gazel across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GazelLatin | Unisex | same as above: “ghazal (a lyric poem form)” | 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 Gazel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazel | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gazel
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 Gazel rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyparsBoy“moon leopard”same language (turkish)
- DikbaşBoy“stubborn, strong-willed person”same language (turkish)
- YönetUnisex“suitable; good; docile; skilful”same language (turkish)
- CanipUnisex“side, direction”same language (turkish)
- AnberUnisex“ambergris, amber fragrance”same language (turkish)
- RefiğBoy“living in comfort and plenty”same language (turkish)
- SafinazGirl“pure grace”same language (turkish)
- UzayUnisex“space”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Gazel
What does the name Gazel mean?
Gazel means “ghazal (a lyric poem form)”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Gazel a girl's or a boy's name?
Gazel is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Gazel?
Gazel 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 Gazel have?
Gazel 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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