Girl name
Birgen name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Birgen is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Its Turkish component Bir- means “one” or “single.” Similar names include Bilgen, meaning someone who knows or a knowledgeable person. Birsen is another comparable name, with the meaning “you are the only one.”
The name Birgen at a glance
Syllables
Bir · gen
2 syllables · 6 letters · /biɾɡen/
Use
Girl
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- Bir-“one, single” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryWiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Birgen: language and spelling facts
The name Birgen contains Bir-.
How to pronounce Birgen
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /biɾɡen/ |
Is Birgen a girl’s name?
Yes, Birgen is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Birgen 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 Birgen
Famous people named Birgen
- Birgen Keleş · b. 1939
- Birgen Keşoğlu · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Birgen
Is Birgen a girl’s name?
Yes, Birgen is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Birgen have?
Birgen has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Birgen?
Birgen 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 Birgen?
Notable people named Birgen include Birgen Keleş, Birgen Keşoğlu.
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: nm02748 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake