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Aysegül
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The first name Aysegül (Ayşegül) is a female Turkish name that originated from the combination of the names Ayse and Gül. Figuratively, it means 'the lively rose', 'the vibrant rose', or 'the joyful rose'.
What does the name Aysegül mean?
Aysegül (Ayşegül) is a Turkish compound name made up of the names Ayse and Gül. Figuratively, the name is interpreted as 'the lively rose', 'the vibrant rose', or 'the joyful rose'. Ayse (Ayşe) is considered the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Aisha, which derives from the Arabic word a’isha or a’ischa (عائشة), meaning 'alive', 'well', 'lively', and 'she who lives'. This leads to the meaning 'the Living'. Gül is also a Turkish name with roots in Old Persian, directly translated as 'the rose', and derives from the Old Persian gol/gul (گل) for 'flower' and 'rose'.
Where does the name Aysegül come from?
The origin of the name Aysegül is both Old Persian and Arabic, leading to the meaning 'the lively rose'. The Arabic root a’isha or a’ischa (عائشة) means 'alive, well, lively, she who lives', and the Old Persian term gol/gul (گل) stands for 'flower, rose'. The name is also known in Old Turkish as gül, which also means 'rose'. The language of the name is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Aysegül?
The pronunciation of the name Aysegül is three syllables and phonetically rich. In the German approximation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ay-sche-gül' [ˈajʃeɡyl]. The diphthong 'Ay' begins with a soft, gliding sound. The gentle 'sch' in the middle provides a harmonious connection of the syllables. The rounded ü sound at the end of the name gives it depth and individuality. Overall, Aysegül sounds melodic and strong in character - soft yet phonetically distinctive.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Aysegül enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 618th. In the last ten years, Aysegül has been chosen as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,673rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,766th.
Nicknames & pet names
Aysee / Aysi / Ayso / Gül
Famous people
- Ayşegül Aldinç (Turkish actress & singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Aysegül
What is the origin of the name Aysegül?
Aysegül has both Old Persian and Arabic roots. The Arabic root a’isha means 'alive' and the Old Persian term gol stands for 'flower, rose'.
What does the name Aysegül mean?
The name Aysegül is interpreted as 'the lively rose' or 'the joyful rose'. It is composed of the names Ayse, which means 'alive', and Gül, which means 'rose'.
How popular is the name Aysegül?
Aysegül is a popular name in Turkey and is also well-liked in other countries where Turkish communities live.