Girl name
Gazel name meaning
“a form of lyric poetry; a dried leaf”
Gazel means a form of lyric poetry and also a dried leaf. The poetic term comes from Arabic ġazal, and the name is used for girls in Türkiye. Love poetry in the Ottoman literary tradition and fallen autumn leaves give the name distinct literary and seasonal associations.
What does Gazel mean?
A form of lyric poetry; a dried leaf
In Turkish: bir lirik şiir biçimi; kurumuş yaprak
Gazel recalls a classical poetic form associated with subjects such as love and beauty. The same term also names a vocal practice in Turkish classical music, while the word's separate use for dried leaves can give the given name an autumnal, nature-related association.
Origin of the name Gazel
The poetry term gazel comes from Arabic ghazal. Turkish also uses gazel for dried or fallen leaves, and the intended sense of the given name cannot always be determined.
How to pronounce Gazel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | غزل |
Is Gazel a girl’s name?
Yes, Gazel is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gazel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Gazel
What is the meaning of Gazel?
Gazel means “a form of lyric poetry; a dried leaf”. The poetry term gazel comes from Arabic ghazal. Turkish also uses gazel for dried or fallen leaves, and the intended sense of the given name cannot always be determined.
Is Gazel a girl’s name?
Yes, Gazel is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gazel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gazel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gazel?
Gazel is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gazel have?
Gazel has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gazel?
Gazel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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