گلبدن

Gulbadan

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Gulbadan is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Delicate as a rose”.

MeaningDelicate as a rose
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Written asگلبدن
Pronunciationgul-ba-DAN
TraditionMuslim
Used inIndia, 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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Spellings and variants of Gulbadan

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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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.