Girl name
Sevdagül name meaning
“rose of love”
Sevdagül means “rose of love.” Formed in Turkish, it combines sevda, an Arabic-derived word for love or deep attachment, with Persian gül, meaning “rose.” It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its concrete imagery is a rose presented as an expression of love, a familiar theme in poetry.
What does Sevdagül mean?
Rose of love
In Turkish: sevda gülü, aşkın gülü
Sevdagül brings together the feeling of love and the floral image of a rose. Both words have a place in Turkish poetic expressions of longing and beauty. Sevda and Gül also function independently as given names, while their combination joins emotional and visual imagery.
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 Sevdagül
Sevdagül combines Turkish sevda, an Arabic-derived word for love or deep affection, with Persian-derived gül, meaning rose. The compound was formed within Turkish naming.
How to pronounce Sevdagül
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevdaɡyl/ |
Is Sevdagül a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevdagül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevdagül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevdagül
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Sevdagül
- Sevdagül Tunçer · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Sevdagül
What is the meaning of Sevdagül?
Sevdagül means “rose of love”. Sevdagül combines Turkish sevda, an Arabic-derived word for love or deep affection, with Persian-derived gül, meaning rose. The compound was formed within Turkish naming.
Is Sevdagül a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevdagül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevdagül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevdagül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevdagül?
Sevdagül is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sevdagül have?
Sevdagül has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sevdagül?
Sevdagül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Sevdagül?
Notable people named Sevdagül include Sevdagül Tunçer.
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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