Girl name
Bilgen name meaning
“one who knows; a knowledgeable person”
Bilgen means one who knows or a knowledgeable person. It derives from the Turkish verb bilmek, meaning to know, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its connection with Bilge, another name associated with knowledge, gives it a clear linguistic and conceptual companion.
What does Bilgen mean?
One who knows; a knowledgeable person
In Turkish: bilen, bilgili kimse
Bilgen belongs to a group of Turkish names centered on knowledge. It is close in meaning to Bilge and Bilgin, all connected with the verb 'to know.' Used as both a feminine and masculine given name, it can also function as a surname.
Origin of the name Bilgen
Based on Turkish bilmek, 'to know.' As a given name, Bilgen conveys knowing or being knowledgeable.
Double names with Bilgen
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bilgen Güldeniz
Meaning of each name
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
- Güldeniz: a name joining rose and sea imagery
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Özay Bilgen
Meaning of each name
- Özay: a name combining essence and moon
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
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Bilgen Aygen
Meaning of each name
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
- Aygen: Dear companion, beloved, friend
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Ela Bilgen
Meaning of each name
- Ela: hazel; a greenish-brown eye colour
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
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Bilgen Cansu
Meaning of each name
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
- Cansu: water of life; life-giving water
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Simay Bilgen
Meaning of each name
- Simay: a silvery moon; moon like silver
- Bilgen: one who knows; a knowledgeable person
How to pronounce Bilgen
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bilɡen/ |
Is Bilgen a girl’s name?
Yes, Bilgen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Bilgen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bilgen
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Bilgin♂♀A learned person
- Birgen♀
- Bilsen♀İf only you knew
- Birsen♀You are the only one
- Belgin♀Clear, distinct
- Bige♀Lady, respected woman
- Bilgi♀Knowledge and understanding gained through learning
- Bilgenur♀Wisdom and light
- Bilgesu♀Wisdom and the imagery of water
- Bilun♀
- Belen♀Mountain saddle or pass
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bilgen
- Bilgen Bengü · b. 1957
- Şerif Bilgen · b. 1887
- Bilgen Coşkun
- Bilgen Erdoğan
- Bilgen Işık
- Bilgen Osman
FAQ about the name Bilgen
What is the meaning of Bilgen?
Bilgen means “one who knows; a knowledgeable person”. Based on Turkish bilmek, 'to know.' As a given name, Bilgen conveys knowing or being knowledgeable.
Is Bilgen a girl’s name?
Yes, Bilgen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 20% of bearers are male.
Is Bilgen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bilgen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bilgen?
Bilgen is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Bilgen have?
Bilgen has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bilgen?
Bilgen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Bilgen?
Some ideas: Bilgen Güldeniz; Özay Bilgen; Bilgen Aygen.
Famous people named Bilgen?
Notable people named Bilgen include Bilgen Bengü, Şerif Bilgen, Bilgen Coşkun.
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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