Bulbul
Bulbul is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “The nightingale”.
| Meaning | The nightingale |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | بلبل |
| Pronunciation | bul-BUL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Bulbul
Bulbul is the Persian word for nightingale, a word shared with Arabic and Urdu and found in Turkish as bülbül. Persian and Urdu poets often picture the bulbul singing to the rose, a classic symbol of longing and devotion. Families in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Iran have given it to daughters, though it is heard less often today than it was in earlier generations.
Is Bulbul a Muslim name?
Bulbul is a Persian word for nightingale rather than an Arabic religious name, but Muslim families in South Asia and Iran do use it.
How popular is Bulbul?
Found in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Iran.
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Spellings and variants of Bulbul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bulbul mean?
Bulbul means 'The nightingale'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Bulbul a Muslim name?
Bulbul is a Persian word for nightingale rather than an Arabic religious name, but Muslim families in South Asia and Iran do use it.
How do you pronounce Bulbul?
Bulbul is pronounced bul-BUL.
Is Bulbul a boy or girl name?
Bulbul is usually a girl name.