Boy name
Cangül name meaning
“soul and rose; a cherished rose”
Cangül means “soul and rose” or “a cherished rose,” combining the Persian-derived words can and gül. It is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. Can also serves as an affectionate form of address, giving the compound the concrete image of a rose spoken of with affection.
What does Cangül mean?
Soul and rose; a cherished rose
In Turkish: can ve gül; sevgili gül
Cangül joins the floral image of the rose with the affectionate uses of can. It is best read as a pairing of evocative elements rather than a rigid grammatical phrase. The name belongs to the broader Turkish naming patterns built around Can and Gül and is used across genders.
Origin of the name Cangül
Cangül combines can, “life,” “soul,” or an affectionate “dear,” with gül, “rose.” Both elements are of Persian origin and are established in Turkish.
How to pronounce Cangül
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒanɡyl/ |
Is Cangül a boy’s name?
Yes, Cangül is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cangül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Cangül
- Cangül Örnek · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Cangül
What is the meaning of Cangül?
Cangül means “soul and rose; a cherished rose”. Cangül combines can, “life,” “soul,” or an affectionate “dear,” with gül, “rose.” Both elements are of Persian origin and are established in Turkish.
Is Cangül a boy’s name?
Yes, Cangül is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cangül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cangül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cangül?
Cangül is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cangül have?
Cangül has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cangül?
Cangül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cangül?
Notable people named Cangül include Cangül Örnek.
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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