Rəsul means “messenger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
- Rəsul is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Rəsul mean?
Rəsul is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَسُول (‘messenger’). That word means “messenger”.[1,3,4]
Also glossed as “prophet”[5]LikelyFrom the Turkish word resul ‘prophet’. This reading is based on the word; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Rəsul in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Rəsul mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Resul. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Rəsul mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رەسۇل, Resul (ULY transliteration), روسۇل and Rosul. Here it is glossed as “envoy, messenger, prophet”[4]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[4]
What does Rəsul mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Rəsul. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Rəsul mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Resul. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Rəsul come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[4]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَسُول (‘messenger’).[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. The word resul is Arabic in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[5]Likely
How do you pronounce Rəsul?
In IPA: [ɾæˈsuɫ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Rəsul?
Rəsul is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Rəsul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ResulLatin | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | Documented[3] |
| Uyghur | رەسۇلArabic script روسۇلArabic script, variant RosulLatin, variant | Boy | “envoy, messenger, prophet” | Documented[4] |
| Azerbaijani | RəsulLatin | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | Documented[1] |
| Turkmen | ResulLatin | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | 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 Rəsul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rəsul[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Resul[3] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| رەسۇل[4] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Resul[4] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| روسۇل[4] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rosul[4] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Resul | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Rəsul
Variants and linked names
- RosulBoy“envoy, messenger, prophet”
Sibling names for Rəsul
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 Rəsul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TughluqBoy“standard-bearer, holder of a banner”same language (uyghur)
- MücahittinBoy“fighter for the faith”same language (turkish)
- Mu'exxirBoy“the one who brings all to an end”same language (uyghur)
- TekyayBoy“unique bow”same language (turkish)
- ZülfiyarUnisex“beloved's lock of hair”same language (turkish)
- AfrasyabBoy“Persian-tradition name of the Turkic hero Alp Er Tunga”same language (turkish)
- TashBoy“name of a mineral”same language (uyghur)
- ÇavBoy“fame, renown; trace; loud sound; news”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Rəsul
What does the name Rəsul mean?
Rəsul means “messenger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
Is Rəsul a girl's or a boy's name?
Rəsul is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Rəsul come from?
Rəsul is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rəsul?
Rəsul is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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 Rəsul spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Rəsul (Latin), Resul (Latin), رەسۇل (Arabic script), روسۇل (Arabic script), Rosul (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rəsul have?
Rəsul 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Rəsul”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609048. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic رَسُول (rasūl); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [ɾæˈsuɫ]; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “رسول”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93382588. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic رَسُول ‘messenger; emissary; envoy; delegate’
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20001986. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357480028. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ئەلچى، خەۋەرچى، پەيغەمبەر (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى); listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “resul”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93382595. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish resul: prophet; etymology of resul
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