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