Girl name
Handegül name meaning
“laughter and rose; a smiling rose”
Handegül means “laughter and rose,” with the poetic interpretation “a smiling rose.” It combines the Persian words hande, “laughter,” and gul, “rose.” In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. Its imagery links an opening rose with a smile, while its elements also appear independently as Hande and Gül.
What does Handegül mean?
Laughter and rose; a smiling rose
In Turkish: gülüş ve gül; gülümseyen gül
Handegül brings laughter and the rose together in one name, combining an image of joy with a familiar flower motif. Turkish also gives the pairing a playful verbal resonance; Hande and Gül are independently used names that preserve the two parts of this compound.
Gül is the Persian-origin word for “rose.” It brings a floral image to compound names such as Ayşegül, Nurgül and Aygül. More girl names ending in -gül →
Origin of the name Handegül
Handegül combines Persian hande, 'laughter' or 'a smile', with gül, 'rose'. 'Smiling rose' expresses the compound's poetic imagery rather than a literal grammatical translation.
How to pronounce Handegül
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /handeɡyl/ |
Is Handegül a girl’s name?
Yes, Handegül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Handegül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Handegül
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
FAQ about the name Handegül
What is the meaning of Handegül?
Handegül means “laughter and rose; a smiling rose”. Handegül combines Persian hande, 'laughter' or 'a smile', with gül, 'rose'. 'Smiling rose' expresses the compound's poetic imagery rather than a literal grammatical translation.
Is Handegül a girl’s name?
Yes, Handegül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Handegül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Handegül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Handegül?
Handegül is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Handegül have?
Handegül has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Handegül?
Handegül 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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