Girl name
Begül name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Begül is a two-syllable feminine given name. Its Persian component -gül means “rose.” It is also documented in Turkmenistan among names associated with wishes concerning the number of children. Similar names include Begüm, meaning “noble lady,” and Beşgül, meaning “five roses.”
The name Begül at a glance
Syllables
Be · gül
2 syllables · 5 letters · /beɡyl/
Use
Girl
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Begül is also documented in naming traditions in Turkmenistan, among names associated with wishes concerning the number of children.
Parts of the name
- -gül“rose” · Persian
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryAkademik Araştırmalar Dergisi
Similar names with known meanings
Gül is the Persian-origin word for “rose.” It brings a floral image to compound names such as Ayşegül, Nurgül and Aygül. More girl names ending in -gül →
Begül: language and spelling facts
The name Begül contains -gül.
How to pronounce Begül
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beɡyl/ |
Is Begül a girl’s name?
Yes, Begül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Begül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Begül
Famous people named Begül
- Begül Löklüoğlu · b. 1988
- Begül Bilgin · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Begül
Is Begül a girl’s name?
Yes, Begül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Begül have?
Begül has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Begül?
Begül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Begül?
Notable people named Begül include Begül Löklüoğlu, Begül Bilgin.
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.
Entry ID: nm11130 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake