The baby name Birgul is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /birˈgyl/ (Turkish); approx. "beer-GYUL".
Birgul is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name Birgul is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /birˈgyl/ (Turkish); approx. "beer-GYUL".
Birgul is Turkish in Origin.
Turkish in origin, Birgül (also spelled Birgul) combines bir “one; a single” and gül “rose,” yielding senses like “a single rose,” “unique rose,” or by poetic extension “beloved beauty.” In Turkish phonology the ü marks a front-rounded vowel; the spelling without diacritics is common in passports and abroad. Because the rose symbolizes love and grace in Turkish and Persian-influenced poetry, Birgül carries a romantic, refined aura. The compound is transparent across other Turkic languages.
Rose-based feminine names have deep roots in Ottoman and Anatolian naming, and Birgül rose to steady use in the mid–late 20th century, especially in Turkey and Turkish diaspora communities in Europe. Variants are chiefly orthographic: Birgül/Birgul; diminutives and pet forms include Gül. Related names built on gül include Gül, Gülbahar, Gülşen, and Gülay. The name conveys singularity, freshness, and affection.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #206 | 18 | 3,559 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 7,429 |
| France | Girls | 2000 | #389 | 3 | 2,593 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #492 | 13 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| TR | 0 | #628 | 1,069 | 19,440 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #812 | 27 | 4,949 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #887 | 69 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 |
Birgul is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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