Xan'gül means “woman like a flower”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Xan'gül is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Xan'gül mean?
گۈلدەك ئايالLiteral meaning
Xan'gül (خانگۈل) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “woman like a flower” and gives its origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Xan'gül in Uyghur
What does Xan'gül mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خانگۈل and Xan'gül (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “woman like a flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Xan'gül come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Xan'gül a Uyghur name?
Yes. Xan'gül is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Xan'gül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خانگۈلArabic script | Girl | same as above: “woman like a flower” | 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 Xan'gül
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.
Names related to Xan'gül
Sibling names for Xan'gül
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Xan'gül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygulGirl“moon + flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülzarixanGirl“flower garden, flower gardens”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülyarxanGirl“together with a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülsareGirl“flower of joy, flower of delight”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GuljanGirl“dear flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülinihalGirl“newly opened flower; flower-faced, flower-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GüljemGirl“beautiful flower, beautiful woman, lovely girl; flower of beauty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülzarxanGirl“flower garden, flower gardens”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Xan'gül
What does the name Xan'gül mean?
Xan'gül means “woman like a flower”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Xan'gül a girl's or a boy's name?
Xan'gül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Xan'gül come from?
Xan'gül is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xan'gül?
Xan'gül is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Xan'gül have?
Xan'gül has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: گۈلدەك ئايال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Persian (+2 more)
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