Gulbadan
Gulbadan is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Delicate as a rose”.
| Meaning | Delicate as a rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | گلبدن |
| Pronunciation | gul-ba-DAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Gulbadan
Gulbadan pairs two Persian words: gul, a rose, and badan, the body. Put together they describe someone whose whole form is as soft and delicate as a rose. History gives the name a famous owner in Gulbadan Begum, a daughter of the Mughal emperor Babur who died in 1603. She wrote the Humayun-nama, an account of her brother Humayun's reign, and is also remembered for leading a well-known pilgrimage to Makkah.
Is Gulbadan a Muslim name?
Muslim families do use Gulbadan; it comes from Persian rather than Arabic, and its fame rests largely on the Mughal princess Gulbadan Begum.
How popular is Gulbadan?
Once a name of the Mughal court, Gulbadan still turns up now and then in South Asia today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulbadan mean?
Gulbadan means 'Delicate as a rose'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Gulbadan a Muslim name?
Muslim families do use Gulbadan; it comes from Persian rather than Arabic, and its fame rests largely on the Mughal princess Gulbadan Begum.
How do you pronounce Gulbadan?
Gulbadan is pronounced gul-ba-DAN.
Is Gulbadan a boy or girl name?
Gulbadan is usually a girl name.