Eylul
Eylul is a Muslim girl name of Turkish (from Arabic / Syriac month name) origin, meaning “The month of September”.
| Meaning | The month of September |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish (from Arabic / Syriac month name) |
| Written as | أيلول |
| Pronunciation | ay-LOOL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Eylul
Eylül is the Turkish word for September. Turkish borrowed it from the Levantine Arabic Aylūl, which itself descends from a very old month name used in Syriac and Babylonian. As a girl's name it calls up the first cool days of autumn. Since the 2000s it has been a fashionable choice in Turkey, and parents often pick it for daughters born in September.
Is Eylul a Muslim name?
Eylül is a month name, not a religious one, and while it carries no Islamic meaning, Muslim families in Turkey use it freely.
How popular is Eylul?
A popular choice among Turkish families in Turkey and in Europe.
Gifts with the name Eylul
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eylul
Names similar to Eylul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eylul mean?
Eylul means 'The month of September'. It is of Turkish (from Arabic / Syriac month name) origin.
Is Eylul a Muslim name?
Eylül is a month name, not a religious one, and while it carries no Islamic meaning, Muslim families in Turkey use it freely.
How do you pronounce Eylul?
Eylul is pronounced ay-LOOL.
Is Eylul a boy or girl name?
Eylul is usually a girl name.