Girl name
Zelal name meaning
“clear, limpid, transparent”
Zelal means “clear, limpid, transparent” and comes from the Kurdish adjective zelal. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its meaning brings to mind a clear stream with stones visible beneath the surface, while the source word also describes clarity of expression.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zelal mean?
Clear, limpid, transparent
In Turkish: duru, berrak, açık
Zelal evokes unclouded water and a depth that can be seen clearly. The Kurdish word extends from physical transparency to clarity of expression. As a feminine name it retains this image of limpidity. Turkish Duru offers a semantic comparison without implying that the two names share an etymology.
How popular is Zelal?
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
- 9provinces
Where is Zelal in the top 30?
9 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 Zelal
From Kurdish zelal, clear or limpid. The adjective describes transparent water and can also convey figurative clarity.
Double names with Zelal
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zelal Gülnaz
Meaning of each name
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
- Gülnaz: rose and charm; floral grace
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Jinda Zelal
Meaning of each name
- Jinda: Giving life
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
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Zelal Seyhan
Meaning of each name
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
- Seyhan: name of a river flowing through Adana
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Dıljin Zelal
Meaning of each name
- Dıljin: Life of the heart
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
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Zelal Münevver
Meaning of each name
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
- Münevver: illuminated; enlightened and educated
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Avjin Zelal
Meaning of each name
- Avjin: Water and life
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
How to pronounce Zelal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zelal/ |
Is Zelal a girl’s name?
Yes, Zelal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zelal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zelal
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
- Pakize♀Pure, spotless, thoroughly clean
Famous people named Zelal
- Zelal Baturay · b. 1996
- Zelal Aydın-Çelik
- Zelal Başak Kızılkan-Kısacık
FAQ about the name Zelal
What is the meaning of Zelal?
Zelal means “clear, limpid, transparent”. From Kurdish zelal, clear or limpid. The adjective describes transparent water and can also convey figurative clarity.
Is Zelal a girl’s name?
Yes, Zelal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zelal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zelal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zelal?
Zelal is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Zelal have?
Zelal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zelal?
Zelal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zelal?
Some ideas: Zelal Gülnaz; Jinda Zelal; Zelal Seyhan.
Famous people named Zelal?
Notable people named Zelal include Zelal Baturay, Zelal Aydın-Çelik, Zelal Başak Kızılkan-Kısacık.
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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