Boy name
Resul name meaning
“messenger; bearer of a divine message”
Resul means “messenger” or “bearer of a divine message.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic rasūl, a messenger who has been sent. Turkish religious literature uses the word in accounts of prophets, linking the name with the delivery of a message.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Resul mean?
Messenger; bearer of a divine message
In Turkish: elçi; ilahî mesajı ileten
Resul is a central Islamic term for a messenger who conveys God's revelation. It occurs repeatedly in the Quran and forms part of the expression Resulullah. As a given name, it derives from this religious title rather than from the individual name of a prophet.
How popular is Resul?
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
- 6provinces
Where is Resul in the top 30?
6 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 Resul
Resul derives from Arabic rasūl, a messenger or envoy. In Turkish, the borrowed word is used especially for a bearer of divine revelation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Resul in the Quran? | As a word · رسول · 33:40, 48:29The source word رسول occurs in the Quran meaning messenger and is also used in reference to Muhammad. |
| Starts with | R · Re |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Resul
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Resul Azem
Meaning of each name
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
- Azem: Very great, the greatest
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İzzettin Resul
Meaning of each name
- İzzettin: the honour and dignity of the faith
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
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Resul Nusret
Meaning of each name
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
- Nusret: help, support; victory
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Seyit Resul
Meaning of each name
- Seyit: master, leader; respected person
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
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Resul Erkam
Meaning of each name
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
- Erkam: speckled, marked with contrasting patches
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Şehmus Resul
Meaning of each name
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
How to pronounce Resul
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾesul/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رسول |
Is Resul a boy’s name?
Yes, Resul is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Resul 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: Resül
Names that sound like Resul
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Sabahattin♂Morning of the faith
Famous people named Resul
- Resul Tekeli · b. 1986
- Resul Kurt · b. 1971
- Resul Dindar · b. 1982
- Resul Elvan · b. 1989
- Resul Sare · b. 1970
- Resul Tosun · b. 1956
- Resul Aytemür · b. 1951
- Resul Emrah Şahan · b. 1982
- Resul Özgen · b. 1993
- Resul Türkkalesi · b. 1998
- Resul Arısoy
- Resul Cesur
FAQ about the name Resul
What is the meaning of Resul?
Resul means “messenger; bearer of a divine message”. Resul derives from Arabic rasūl, a messenger or envoy. In Turkish, the borrowed word is used especially for a bearer of divine revelation.
Is Resul a boy’s name?
Yes, Resul is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Resul in the Quran?
As a word. The source word رسول occurs in the Quran meaning messenger and is also used in reference to Muhammad. (e.g.: 33:40, 48:29)
What is the origin of the name Resul?
Resul is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Resul have?
Resul has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Resul?
Resul appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Resul?
Other spellings: Resül.
What names go well with Resul?
Some ideas: Resul Azem; İzzettin Resul; Resul Nusret.
Famous people named Resul?
Notable people named Resul include Resul Tekeli, Resul Kurt, Resul Dindar.
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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