Gulab
Gulab is a Sikh boy name of Persian, via Punjabi and Hindi origin, meaning “Rose”.
| Meaning | Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian, via Punjabi and Hindi |
| Written as | ਗੁਲਾਬ |
| Pronunciation | goo-LAAB |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Gulab
Gulab comes from Persian gulab, literally 'rose water', from gul, 'flower' or 'rose', and ab, 'water'; in Hindi and Punjabi it is simply the word for 'rose'. It has been used as a boys' name in North India, as in Gulab Singh, the nineteenth-century Dogra ruler who became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. Today it can sound old-fashioned and is sometimes given to girls.
Is Gulab a Sikh name?
Gulab is used by Sikh, Hindu and other North Indian families as a nature name; it has no special religious meaning.
How popular is Gulab?
Mostly found among older generations in Punjab and North India.
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Spellings and variants of Gulab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulab mean?
Gulab means 'Rose'. It is of Persian, via Punjabi and Hindi origin.
Is Gulab a Sikh name?
Gulab is used by Sikh, Hindu and other North Indian families as a nature name; it has no special religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Gulab?
Gulab is pronounced goo-LAAB.
Is Gulab a boy or girl name?
Gulab is usually a boy name.