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The baby name Sibel is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced see-BEL.

Sibel is Greek, Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Greek, Turkish
Pronunciation: see-BEL

What is the meaning of the name Sibel ?

The baby name Sibel is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced see-BEL.

Sibel is Greek, Turkish in Origin.

Sibel is a Turkish feminine form connected with Greek Sibylla, the earliest securely attested form behind English Sibyl. In Greek and Latin usage, sibylla denoted a prophetic woman, especially an inspired oracle, though the deeper origin of the word is uncertain and may be pre-Greek. Turkish adapts the inherited consonant frame s-b-l to its regular spelling and vowel pattern, giving Si-bel rather than the older European spellings with y.

The name belongs chiefly to modern Turkey and Turkish-speaking communities, including Cypriot and European diaspora settings. Its associations are secular rather than specifically Islamic; the prophetic sense recalls the classical sibyls of Greco-Roman tradition. Related forms include Sybil in English, Sibylle in French and German, and Sibilla in Italian. Public bearers such as singer Sibel Can and actor Sibel Kekilli have made it familiar outside Turkey, but it remains uncommon in English-speaking registers.

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Famous people with the name Sibel

Sibel Kekilli Actor · Born 1980 · Germany Sibel Kekilli is a German actress best known for her role as Shae in the television series Game of Thrones. She gained critical acclaim for her performance in the film Head-On, which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. Born in 1980, she has become a prominent figure in both German and international cinema. Sibel Can Actor · Born 1970 · Turkey Sibel Can is a well-known Turkish singer and actress, famous for her captivating voice and dynamic performances. She gained popularity with songs like 'Padişah' and 'Kanasın,' which have become classics in Turkish music. Born in 1970, she has also appeared in several TV series and films, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.

Sibel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
BG Girls 0 #42 296 3,559
AZ 0 #43 1 706
BG 0 #48 33 1,799
AZ Girls 0 #74 2 1,051
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
TR 0 #85 27,996 19,440
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
Sweden Girls 2022 #174 6 1,568
SI Girls 0 #174 4 2,769
DK 0 #189 15 5,198
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
GR Girls 0 #197 46 6,293
Austria 0 #199 15 850
Belgium Girls 1997 #204 18 426
BG Boys 0 #214 7 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #223 3 3,308
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
DK Girls 0 #259 58 7,429
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
Austria Girls 0 #299 126 1,885
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
Canada Girls 2012 #308 5 2,864
Germany Girls 0 #312 893 4,949
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
Germany 0 #344 96 2,542
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
NL 0 #361 31 2,481
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Girls 2021 #394 12 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #475 30 11,303
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
NL Girls 0 #556 447 5,933
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #696 43 3,895
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #711 18 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
CO Boys 0 #891 30 15,656
SA Girls 0 #901 35 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #921 32 5,697
Spain Girls 0 #969 15 5,561
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
DZ 0 #1,039 138 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,069 10 16,140
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,147 37 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,364 83 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Sibel is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Sweden
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Sibel

Sibel is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Sibel is a 2 syllable name, pronounced see-BEL.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sibyl, Sybil, Sibylla, Sibylle, Sibilla and Sybilla.
Yes — Sibel ranked #174 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Sibel ranks highest in Sweden (#174 in 2022).
Yes — 2 notable people named Sibel are in our database, including Sibel Kekilli (Actor), Sibel Can (Actor).