Boy name
Sümbül name meaning
“hyacinth, a fragrant clustered flower”
Sümbül means hyacinth, a fragrant ornamental plant with clustered flowers. The word entered Turkish through Persian sunbul and also has a historical connection with Arabic sunbul. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes scented garden blooms and is connected with the Ottoman Turkish spelling sünbül.
What does Sümbül mean?
Hyacinth, a fragrant clustered flower
In Turkish: kokulu, salkım çiçekli süs bitkisi
Sümbül names the hyacinth, known for its fragrance and dense clusters of flowers. In classical poetry, its curling appearance also supports comparisons with locks of hair. The historical form Sünbül appears in the name Sünbül Sinan, illustrating the name's masculine use as well.
Origin of the name Sümbül
From the Turkish flower name sümbül, transmitted through Persian sunbul and historically connected with Arabic sunbul. Ottoman Turkish used the form sünbül.
How to pronounce Sümbül
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /symbyl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سنبل |
Is Sümbül a boy’s name?
Yes, Sümbül is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sümbül 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
Spellings covered by this page: Sumbul
Names with related meanings
- Solmaz♂♀Unfading
- Ergül♂A name combining er and rose
- Nuvart♂New rose
- Vartan♂Masculine name associated with the rose
- Müzehher♂Made to flower
- Nilgül♂The Nile River and the rose
- Aligül♂Combination of Ali and rose
- Betigül♂Rose-faced
- Cangül♂Soul and rose
- Gülabi♂Rose-colored
- Gülali♂Rose and exalted
- Gülboy♂Having a rose-like stature
Famous people named Sümbül
- Sümbül Bayraktar
FAQ about the name Sümbül
What is the meaning of Sümbül?
Sümbül means “hyacinth, a fragrant clustered flower”. From the Turkish flower name sümbül, transmitted through Persian sunbul and historically connected with Arabic sunbul. Ottoman Turkish used the form sünbül.
Is Sümbül a boy’s name?
Yes, Sümbül is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sümbül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sümbül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sümbül?
Sümbül is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sümbül have?
Sümbül has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sümbül?
Sümbül 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.
What are other spellings of Sümbül?
Other spellings: Sumbul.
Famous people named Sümbül?
Notable people named Sümbül include Sümbül Bayraktar.
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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