Girl name
İzgül name meaning
“a name combining a trace and a rose”
İzgül is a name combining the images of a trace and a rose. It joins Turkish iz, meaning “trace” or “mark,” with Persian gül, meaning “rose.” Used for girls in Türkiye, its floral element connects it with other rose names, including Gülay and Güliz.
What does İzgül mean?
A name combining a trace and a rose
In Turkish: iz ve gül imgelerini birleştiren ad
İzgül places the images of a trace and a flower together. Turkish iz can mean a visible mark or a lasting effect, while gül supplies the rose element. These associations help explain the compound, but expanded readings about leaving a rose-like impression should not be presented as its established meaning.
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 İzgül
Combines Turkish iz, trace or mark, with Persian gül, rose. The precise intended relationship between the two elements is unclear.
How to pronounce İzgül
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /izɡyl/ |
Is İzgül a girl’s name?
Yes, İzgül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İzgül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İzgül
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
FAQ about the name İzgül
What is the meaning of İzgül?
İzgül means “a name combining a trace and a rose”. Combines Turkish iz, trace or mark, with Persian gül, rose. The precise intended relationship between the two elements is unclear.
Is İzgül a girl’s name?
Yes, İzgül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İzgül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İzgül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İzgül?
İzgül is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does İzgül have?
İzgül has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İzgül?
İzgül 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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