Batul
Batul is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Devoted to God, chaste”.
| Meaning | Devoted to God, chaste |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بتول |
| Pronunciation | bah-TOOL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Batul
Batul is the standard transliteration of al-Batūl, from the root b-t-l, to cut off or devote oneself. The word describes a woman who has turned away from worldly pleasures to dedicate herself to worship. It is a title of Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, whose father was the Prophet ﷺ, and of Maryam, the mother of ʿĪsā. Turkish speakers know the same name as Betül, and it is much loved among Shia families.
Is Batul a Muslim name?
Batul is honoured among Muslims as a title of Fatima al-Zahra, describing a woman wholly devoted to God.
How popular is Batul?
Found in Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan, and in Turkey as Betül.
Gifts with the name Batul
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Spellings and variants of Batul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Batul mean?
Batul means 'Devoted to God, chaste'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Batul a Muslim name?
Batul is honoured among Muslims as a title of Fatima al-Zahra, describing a woman wholly devoted to God.
How do you pronounce Batul?
Batul is pronounced bah-TOOL.
Is Batul a boy or girl name?
Batul is usually a girl name.