Gulalai
Gulalai is a Muslim girl name of Pashto origin, meaning “Lovely as a flower”.
| Meaning | Lovely as a flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Pashto |
| Written as | گلالۍ |
| Pronunciation | goo-LAH-lay |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Gulalai
Gulalai is a girls' name from the Pashto language. Its heart is the word gul, meaning flower, to which Pashto adds a tender, affectionate ending, so the name is usually understood as flower-faced or as lovely as a flower. Among Pashtun families on both sides of the Afghanistan and Pakistan border it is a classic, instantly recognisable choice. One of its best-known bearers today is the Pakistani activist Gulalai Ismail.
Is Gulalai a Muslim name?
Gulalai has no Arabic root, but it sits comfortably in Muslim naming, and Pashtun Muslim families give it widely and with pride.
How popular is Gulalai?
You will hear Gulalai most often among Pashtuns in Afghanistan and in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Gifts with the name Gulalai
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Spellings and variants of Gulalai
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulalai mean?
Gulalai means 'Lovely as a flower'. It is of Pashto origin.
Is Gulalai a Muslim name?
Gulalai has no Arabic root, but it sits comfortably in Muslim naming, and Pashtun Muslim families give it widely and with pride.
How do you pronounce Gulalai?
Gulalai is pronounced goo-LAH-lay.
Is Gulalai a boy or girl name?
Gulalai is usually a girl name.