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Name
Birsel
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The Turkish girl's name Birsel is composed of the terms 'bir' for 'one' and 'sel' for 'torrent' or 'river'. Literally translated, the name means 'a wild water', while it can also be interpreted as 'the lively one'.

What does the name Birsel mean?

The Turkish name Birsel is composed of the words 'bir' for 'one' and 'sel' for 'torrent' or 'wild water'. Literally, it means 'a wild water' and can also be interpreted as 'the lively one'.

Where does the name Birsel come from?

Birsel is a female first name of Turkish origin, carrying the meaning 'a wild water' or 'the lively one'.

How do you pronounce Birsel?

Birsel is pronounced as 'Bir-sel'.

Popularity

In Germany, Birsel is a rare name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking for the name was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given about 20 times in Germany, which placed it at 8,112th. However, no child has been named that in the last ten years.

Famous people

  • Birsel Vardarli (basketball player)

Frequently asked questions about the name Birsel

What is the origin of the name Birsel?

Birsel is a female first name of Turkish origin and comes from the Turkish language.

What does the name Birsel mean?

The name Birsel is composed of the words 'bir' for 'one' and 'sel' for 'wild water' or 'torrent', making it 'a wild water' or 'the lively one'.

How popular is the name Birsel?

Birsel is relatively common in Turkey but has less recognition outside the Turkish-speaking world.

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