Nilgül

Nilgül is a Turkish girl's name that represents a variant of the name Nilgul. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the indigo blue rose' or 'the rose of the Nile.'

What does the name Nilgül mean?

The name Nilgül, a Turkish form of Nilgul, translates to 'the indigo blue rose' or 'the rose of the Nile.' This name originates from two Persian words: nil (نیل), meaning 'indigo blue,' and gol (گل), which stands for 'flower' or 'rose.' Alternatively, the meaning can also be traced back to the Nile River in connection with the Turkish word gül for 'rose.'

Where does the name Nilgül come from?

The name Nilgül has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the indigo blue rose.'

How do you pronounce Nilgül?

Nil-gül

Popularity

In Germany, Nilgül is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th among the most popular girls' names. Its highest ranking was in 2016, at 4,471st. Over the last ten years, Nilgül has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a placement of 7,773 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gül