Begüm

The feminine first name Begüm has its origins in Turkish and is based on the Persian title 'Begum', which denotes a princess or noblewoman. Translated, the name means something like 'the high woman', 'the honorable', as well as 'the princess' or 'the ruler'.

What does the name Begüm mean?

The name Begüm comes from Turkish and is derived from the Persian word 'Begum', which stands for a princess or noblewoman. The literal translation yields 'the high woman', 'the honorable', and 'the princess' or 'the ruler'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Turkish word bey (بك), meaning 'chief', 'lord', or 'ruler', as well as the Persian beyg (بیگ), meaning 'titled man' or 'chief'.

Where does the name Begüm come from?

The etymology of Begüm shows that it is a feminine first name with Old Turkish roots and carries the meaning 'the high woman'. The composition in Old Turkish is bey (بك) for 'chief', 'lord', or 'ruler' and in Persian beyg (بیگ) for 'titled man' or 'chief'. The relevant languages are Persian and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Begüm?

The sound and pronunciation of Begüm: The name Begüm consists of two syllables and has a distinctive sound. It is usually pronounced as 'Be-güm' [beˈɟym] or [beˈɡyːm], starting with a clear and bright 'e'. The rounded umlaut 'ü' in the second syllable gives the name a special tonal quality, while the nasal 'm' gently fades away. Begüm has a nuanced and present sound - soft, characterful, and melodically concluded.

Popularity

In Germany, Begüm is a rather rare first name. It currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 1,048th place. Over the last ten years, Begüm has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,153rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bedü / Begi / Bego / Bigge / Cüce

Famous people

• Begüm Birgören (actress)
• Begüm Öner (German actress)