Aurel Bulgariu (sometimes spelled Bulgaru; 13 July 1934, Sighișoara – 25 March[1] or 16 April[2] 1995) was a Romanian handball player who won two world championship gold medals.

After playing for Flamura Roșie and Locomotiva Sighișoara (1951-1954), he transferred to C.C.A.

Steaua, with which he won at least one national championship.

[3] He played for the Romanian national team from 1954 until 1968.

After he retired as an active player, he became a coach, managing the national teams of Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.