Guzel

girlTatar / Turkic

Guzel is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful”.

MeaningBeautiful
GenderGirl
OriginTatar / Turkic
Pronunciationgoo-ZEL
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Guzel

Guzel (Tatar Güzäl, Turkish Güzel) simply means 'beautiful' in the Turkic languages. It is one of the best-known Tatar women's names and is also used among Bashkirs, Uzbeks and Azerbaijanis. In Russian it is spelled Gulzel or, more often, Guzel, and the novelist Guzel Yakhina, author of 'Zuleikha', is a well-known bearer.

Is Guzel a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Guzel is a Turkic word name meaning 'beautiful', used by Muslim Tatar, Bashkir and Turkic families. Its Arabic equivalent in meaning is Jamila.

Where is the name Guzel used?

Popular among Tatars and Bashkirs, and as Guzal among Uzbeks and Tajiks.

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Spellings and variants of Guzel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Guzel mean?

Guzel means 'Beautiful'. It comes from Tatar / Turkic.

Is Guzel a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Guzel is a Turkic word name meaning 'beautiful', used by Muslim Tatar, Bashkir and Turkic families. Its Arabic equivalent in meaning is Jamila.

How do you pronounce Guzel?

Guzel is pronounced goo-ZEL.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.