Girl name
Mergül name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Mergül is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Its Persian component -gül means “rose.” Similar names include Morgül, which means “purple rose.” Meral is another comparable name, with the meaning “a doe” or “maral deer,” offering a further comparison alongside Mergül.
The name Mergül at a glance
Syllables
Mer · gül
2 syllables · 6 letters · /meɾɡyl/
Use
Girl
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- -gül“rose” · Persian
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
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 →
Mergül: language and spelling facts
The name Mergül contains -gül.
How to pronounce Mergül
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meɾɡyl/ |
Is Mergül a girl’s name?
Yes, Mergül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mergül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mergül
Famous people named Mergül
- Mergül Çolak
- Mergül Güler
FAQ about the name Mergül
Is Mergül a girl’s name?
Yes, Mergül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Mergül have?
Mergül has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mergül?
Mergül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mergül?
Notable people named Mergül include Mergül Çolak, Mergül Güler.
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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