Bulbul
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bulbul
Bulbul means "nightingale" in Persian and derives from the Persian word "bülbül," which is onomatopoetic in origin, mimicking the bird's song.
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Etymology
Bulbul means "nightingale" in Persian and derives from the Persian word "bülbül," which is onomatopoetic in origin, mimicking the bird's song. The name is used primarily in Persian, Turkish, Arabic, and South Asian (particularly Pakistani and Indian) cultures, with historical significance in Islamic poetry and literature where the nightingale symbolizes beauty and longing.
Bulbul currently ranks #1,446 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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