Nurgül

The female first name Nurgül means "the radiant rose" and is composed of the Turkish words nur, meaning "light," and gül, meaning "rose." In Turkish culture, Nurgül is a widely used and popular girl's name.

What does the name Nurgül mean?

Nurgül, a female first name, carries the meaning of "the radiant rose." It is composed of the Turkish words nur for "light" and gül for "rose." A well-known bearer of this name is the Turkish actress Nurgül Yeşilçay.

Where does the name Nurgül come from?

The name Nurgül has its origin in Turkish and means "the radiant rose."

How do you pronounce Nurgül?

The name Nurgül is two syllables and has a characteristic sound. In the pronunciation "Nur-gül" [ˈnuːɐ̯ɡyl], a long u sound combines with the rounded ü in the second syllable. This combination gives the name depth and softness, making Nurgül warm and expressive – full-toned, calm, and with a distinctive timbre.

Popularity

In Germany, Nurgül is a common first name. The name currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 1,117th. In the last ten years, Nurgül has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,962nd. There are also placements for Nurgül in various countries internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Nugg / Nunu / Nur / Nurgrill / Nuri / Nurnur

Famous people

• Nurgül Yesilcay (actress)