Gul
Gul is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Rose, flower”.
| Meaning | Rose, flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | گل |
| Pronunciation | GOOL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Gul
Gul is the Persian word for a rose or flower and one of the most productive building blocks in Persian, Urdu, Pashto and Turkish names. It forms the first half of many longer names, Gulbadan, Gulshan and Gulnaz among them. On its own it is a girls' name. In Pashto-speaking areas, though, boys can carry it in compounds such as Gul Muhammad or Gul Khan.
Is Gul a Muslim name?
Gul is a Persian name meaning rose, used by Muslim families from Turkey to Pakistan, though it is not Arabic in origin.
How popular is Gul?
Gul is used in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, and in Turkey as Gul with Turkish letters.
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Spellings and variants of Gul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gul mean?
Gul means 'Rose, flower'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Gul a Muslim name?
Gul is a Persian name meaning rose, used by Muslim families from Turkey to Pakistan, though it is not Arabic in origin.
How do you pronounce Gul?
Gul is pronounced GOOL.
Is Gul a boy or girl name?
Gul is usually a girl name.