Birol

The boys' name Birol has its origins in the Turkish language and carries the meaning 'be unique!'. This name is composed of the Turkish word 'bir' for 'one, only' and 'ol' for 'be'. Birol is a widely used first name in Turkish-speaking regions.

What does the name Birol mean?

Birol is a masculine first name derived from Turkish, meaning 'be unique!'. It is derived from the words 'bir' (one, only) and 'ol' (be). In Turkey, Birol is also found as a surname. A well-known bearer of this name was the Turkish-German actor Birol Ünel (1961–2020).

Where does the name Birol come from?

Birol is a masculine first name of Turkish origin with the meaning 'be unique!'. The components of the name consist of 'bir' (one, only) and 'ol' (be). The name is rooted in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Birol?

The pronunciation of Birol is two syllables and has a soft, flowing sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Bi-rol' [ˈbiːʁɔl], with the long vowel creating a calm beginning. The ending '-rol' provides a gentle, rounded finish. This gives Birol a harmonious and balanced sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Birol is a common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,813th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Birol has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Famous people

• Birol Aksancak (Turkish football player)
• Birol Denizeri (writer)
• Birol Hikmet (footballer)
• Birol Parlak (football player)
• Birol Pekel (footballer)
• Birol Topaloglu (musician)
• Birol Ünel (Turkish-German actor)
• Birol Unel (Turkish actor)