Girl name
Betül name meaning
“virgin; devoted to worship”
Betül means virgin or devoted to worship. It comes from Arabic batūl, a word connected with a root meaning separation, and is used for girls in Türkiye. A traditional association is its use as an epithet for Mary and Fatima in religious literature, linking the name with those historical figures.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Betül mean?
Virgin; devoted to worship
In Turkish: bakire; kendini ibadete adamış
Betül is also known as an epithet applied to Mary and Fatima in religious tradition. In that setting it evokes purity and dedication to worship. These historical meanings do not describe a bearer’s life or marital status. Batul is a related form found in other languages.
How popular is Betül?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 65provinces
Where is Betül in the top 30?
65 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Betül
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Betül popular?
Betül carries a spiritual association through its meaning of someone devoted to worship, paired with a compact two-syllable sound. It did not appear in the national newborn top 30 in the supplied years.
Origin of the name Betül
From Arabic batūl, associated with a root meaning to separate. In religious usage, it can describe withdrawal from worldly attachments for devotion to worship.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Betül
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Betül Selva
Meaning of each name
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
- Selva: quail; food in the scriptural narrative
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Kalender Betül
Meaning of each name
- Kalender: unpretentious, detached from worldly concerns; dervish
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
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Betül Devlet
Meaning of each name
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
- Devlet: good fortune, prosperity; state, government
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Şevval Betül
Meaning of each name
- Şevval: the tenth month of the Hijri year
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
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Betül Havvanur
Meaning of each name
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
- Havvanur: Havva combined with light
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Nursema Betül
Meaning of each name
- Nursema: light and sky
- Betül: virgin; devoted to worship
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Zehra Betül, Fatma Betül, Ayşe Betül, Zeynep Betül, Fatıma Betül, Hafsa Betül.
How to pronounce Betül
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /betyl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بتول |
Is Betül a girl’s name?
Yes, Betül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Betül appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Betul, Betûl
Names that sound like Betül
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
- Pakize♀Pure, spotless, thoroughly clean
Famous people named Betül
- Betül Kaçar · b. 1983
- Betül Cemre Yıldız · b. 1989
- Betül Tanbay · b. 1960
- Betül Demir · b. 1983
- Betül Kızılok Bavli · b. 1969
- Betül Mardin · b. 1926
- Betül Nur Yılmaz · b. 2000
- Betül Yılmaz · b. 1988
- Betül Kutlu · b. 1997
- Betûl Tutel · b. 1929
- Betül Arım · b. 1954
- Betül Aşçıoğlu · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Betül
What is the meaning of Betül?
Betül means “virgin; devoted to worship”. From Arabic batūl, associated with a root meaning to separate. In religious usage, it can describe withdrawal from worldly attachments for devotion to worship.
Is Betül a girl’s name?
Yes, Betül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Betül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Betül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Betül?
Betül is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Betül have?
Betül has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Betül?
Betül appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Betül?
Other spellings: Betul, Betûl.
What names go well with Betül?
Some ideas: Betül Selva; Kalender Betül; Betül Devlet.
Famous people named Betül?
Notable people named Betül include Betül Kaçar, Betül Cemre Yıldız, Betül Tanbay.
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: nm00102 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake