Meaning & History
Hazal is a Turkish feminine first name. It is primarily considered a transferred use of the Kurdish word xezal, meaning "gazelle" or "antelope," which itself derives from Arabic. The name's popularity in Turkey, however, is also notably associated with the Persian-derived Turkish word hazan, meaning "autumn." Thus, Hazal carries dual connotations of graceful speed (represented by the gazelle) and the melancholic beauty of the fall season. While the majority of the name's web data is incidental and unrelated to the onomastic sense of the word—one prominent Wikipedia entry instead detailing the Jewish sages of the Mishnaic and Talmudic eras, Chazal (a homograph in English alphabet but unconnected)—no significant bearers or historical usage can be drawn from that source. The name Hazal has gained popularity in Turkey in recent decades, ranking among the top feminine given names in certain years.
- Meaning: "gazelle, antelope" (Kurdish/Arabic); also associated with "autumn" (Persian via Turkish hazan)
- Origin: Kurdish / Arabic / Persian
- Type: First name
- Usage: Turkish