Gözel is a female Turkmen given name meaning "beautiful" (from Turkmen gözel). It shares a Turkic root with related forms such as Turkish Güzel and Tatar Güzäl, all conveying aesthetic beauty or loveliness. In Turkmen culture, names of positive attributes are common and reflect aspirational values. The name is moderately used in Turkmenistan, while its Turkish cognate has broader distribution in Turkey and diaspora communities. No extensive etymology or notable bearers are documented in available sources.