Girl name
Gönül name meaning
“the inner seat of feeling and love”
Gönül means the inner seat of feeling, love, and desire. It comes from Turkish gönül, developed from Old Turkic köŋül, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete literary association lies in Turkish poems and folk songs expressing affection and longing.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Gönül mean?
The inner seat of feeling and love
In Turkish: duyguların, sevginin ve isteğin iç dünyası
Gönül refers less to the physical heart than to the inner source of love, desire and feeling. It has a rich presence in Turkish folk poetry and Sufi literature; everyday expressions about winning or giving one's gönül preserve that emotional range.
How popular is Gönül?
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
- 4provinces
Where is Gönül in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Origin of the name Gönül
From Turkish gönül, descended from Old Turkic köŋül. The word refers to the inner world of emotion and desire.
Double names with Gönül
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gönül Nursel
Meaning of each name
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
- Nursel: a flood of light; abundant radiance
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Seçkin Gönül
Meaning of each name
- Seçkin: distinguished; outstanding and worthy of selection
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
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Gönül Tunay
Meaning of each name
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
- Tunay: night and moon; a nocturnal moon
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Candeğer Gönül
Meaning of each name
- Candeğer: as precious as life, dearly beloved
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
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Gönül Özel
Meaning of each name
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
- Özel: distinctive, particular, possessing a special quality
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Karaca Gönül
Meaning of each name
- Karaca: roe deer; somewhat dark-coloured
- Gönül: the inner seat of feeling and love
How to pronounce Gönül
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡœnyl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گوڭل |
Is Gönül a girl’s name?
Yes, Gönül is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Gönül 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: Gonul
Names that sound like Gönül
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Gönül
- Gönül Yazar · b. 1936
- Gönül Ayda Pultar · b. 1943
- Gönül Engin Yılmaz · b. 1949
- Gönül Ülkü Özcan · b. 1929
- Gönül Bekin Şahkulubey · b. 1970
- Gönül Bredehorst · b. 1973
- Gönül Kıvılcım · b. 1963
- Gönül Tekin · b. 1938
- Gönül Akkor · b. 1937
- Gönül Bayhan · b. 1932
- Gönül Çolak · b. 1971
- Gönül Dilan
FAQ about the name Gönül
What is the meaning of Gönül?
Gönül means “the inner seat of feeling and love”. From Turkish gönül, descended from Old Turkic köŋül. The word refers to the inner world of emotion and desire.
Is Gönül a girl’s name?
Yes, Gönül is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Gönül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gönül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gönül?
Gönül is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gönül have?
Gönül has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gönül?
Gönül appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Gönül?
Other spellings: Gonul.
What names go well with Gönül?
Some ideas: Gönül Nursel; Seçkin Gönül; Gönül Tunay.
Famous people named Gönül?
Notable people named Gönül include Gönül Yazar, Gönül Ayda Pultar, Gönül Engin Yılmaz.
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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