Aygül

Aygül is a female first name that means 'the moon rose'. It is composed of the Turkish words ay for 'moon' and gül for 'rose'. This name is quite common in Turkey and enjoys a certain popularity outside the country as well.

What does the name Aygül mean?

The name Aygül, which is female, carries the meaning 'the moon rose'. It originates from Turkish, where ay means 'moon' and gül means 'rose'. Aygül is a popular Turkish girl's name that can also be found in other countries. A prominent bearer of this name is the German politician Aygül Özkan.

Where does the name Aygül come from?

The origin of the name Aygül lies in Turkish, where it is used as a female first name meaning 'the moon rose'. The word combination consists of ay = moon (Turkish) and gül = rose (Turkish). Aygül can be found in Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Uyghur languages.

How do you pronounce Aygül?

The pronunciation of the name Aygül is both distinctive and soft. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'AI-gül' [ˈaɪɡʏl], with the diphthong 'ai' shaping the first syllable. The rounded Ü sound at the end of the name gives it a special tonal quality and depth. Aygül thus appears unique and expressive – feminine, clear, and melodious.

Popularity

In Germany, Aygül is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 882nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Aygül ranks 3,494th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ayl

Famous people

• Aygül Özkan (German politician and Minister for Social Affairs in Lower Saxony)