Unisex name
Ödül name meaning
“a prize or gift recognizing achievement”
Ödül means “a prize or gift recognizing achievement” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. It comes from the Turkish noun ödül, connected with historical forms such as öndül. A trophy presented after a competition offers a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does Ödül mean?
A prize or gift recognizing achievement
In Turkish: başarı veya iyilik karşılığı verilen armağan
Ödül denotes something presented in recognition of achievement or a good act. As a name, it can evoke a valued gain or a source of joy. Armağan is close in meaning, although ödül more specifically involves recognition or recompense, while armağan means a gift more broadly.
Origin of the name Ödül
The name comes from the current Turkish word ödül, 'prize, reward'. It is related to historical forms öndül or öñdül, while its deeper origin and possible Mongolian connection have received differing explanations.
How to pronounce Ödül
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œdyl/ |
Is Ödül a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ödül is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ödül 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.
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Famous people named Ödül
- Ödül Eğritaş Gürkan
FAQ about the name Ödül
What is the meaning of Ödül?
Ödül means “a prize or gift recognizing achievement”. The name comes from the current Turkish word ödül, 'prize, reward'. It is related to historical forms öndül or öñdül, while its deeper origin and possible Mongolian connection have received differing explanations.
Is Ödül a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ödül is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ödül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ödül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ödül?
Ödül is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ödül have?
Ödül has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ödül?
Ödül 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 Ödül?
Notable people named Ödül include Ödül Eğritaş Gürkan.
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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