Boy name
Bedel name meaning
“equivalent; something taking another's place”
Bedel means “equivalent” or “something taking another's place.” It comes from Arabic badal and is used for boys in Türkiye. The same word remains part of everyday Turkish vocabulary. An object given in exchange for another provides a concrete illustration of the substitution or equivalence expressed by the name.
What does Bedel mean?
Equivalent; something taking another's place
In Turkish: karşılık, bir şeyin yerine geçen
In contemporary Turkish, bedel denotes an equivalent or a price paid. Its underlying sense includes taking the place of something else. When used as a personal name, the commercial sense is not the only possible association, but a particular family naming custom should not be assumed without evidence.
Origin of the name Bedel
Bedel comes from Arabic badal, meaning an equivalent, substitute, or replacement.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Bedel in the Quran? | As a word · بدلا · 18:50The Arabic source word badal occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing a substitute or exchange. |
| Starts with | B · Be |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Bedel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | بدل |
Is Bedel a boy’s name?
Yes, Bedel is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bedel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bedel
- Bedri♂Of the full moon
- Bedii♂Aesthetic
- Bedir♂Full moon
- Bedi♂Unique, original
- Badem♂The almond tree and its edible kernel
- Bedih♂Clear, evident, obvious
- Bener♂
- Bedid♂♀Visible, manifest
- Beken♂
- Bekil♂Name of Emren's father in Dede Korkut
- Berkel♂♀A strong, steadfast homeland
- Bezek♂♀Ornament, decoration, decorative motif
FAQ about the name Bedel
What is the meaning of Bedel?
Bedel means “equivalent; something taking another's place”. Bedel comes from Arabic badal, meaning an equivalent, substitute, or replacement.
Is Bedel a boy’s name?
Yes, Bedel is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bedel in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word badal occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing a substitute or exchange. (e.g.: 18:50)
What is the origin of the name Bedel?
Bedel is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bedel have?
Bedel has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bedel?
Bedel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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