Betul
Betul is a Muslim girl name meaning “Chaste, wholly devoted to God”.
| Meaning | Chaste, wholly devoted to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | بتول |
| Pronunciation | beh-TOOL |
| Arabic root | ب ت ل (b-t-l) — to cut off, to devote oneself wholly |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Betul
Betül is the Turkish form of the Arabic al-Batūl, a woman who has cut herself off from worldly things to devote herself to God. It is a famous title of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and also of Maryam, mother of ʿIsa. Through that association it became one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey.
Is Betul a Muslim name?
Yes. Betul (Batul) is an Islamic name of Arabic origin and a well-known title of Fatima al-Zahra, which makes it a cherished choice for Muslim girls.
Is Betul in the Quran?
The verb from its root appears in 'Remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with complete devotion' (Quran 73:8).
Where is the name Betul used?
Very common in Turkey as Betül; Batool and Batul are favoured in Pakistan, India and among Shia families.
Gifts with the name Betul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Betul mean?
Betul means 'Chaste, wholly devoted to God'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Betul a Muslim name?
Yes. Betul (Batul) is an Islamic name of Arabic origin and a well-known title of Fatima al-Zahra, which makes it a cherished choice for Muslim girls.
How do you write Betul in Arabic?
Betul is written بتول in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Betul?
Betul is pronounced beh-TOOL.
Is Betul mentioned in the Quran?
The verb from its root appears in 'Remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with complete devotion' (Quran 73:8).