Gulbahar
Gulbahar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Flower of spring”.
| Meaning | Flower of spring |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | گل بہار |
| Pronunciation | gul-ba-HAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Gulbahar
Gulbahar is formed from two Persian words, gul for flower and bahar for spring. The result paints a picture of a spring blossom, or of the season when everything bursts into bloom. Turkey knows the name as Gülbahar, and it was carried by more than one consort of the Ottoman sultans. The most notable of them, Gülbahar Hatun, was the mother of Sultan Bayezid II.
Is Gulbahar a Muslim name?
Gulbahar is Persian rather than Arabic, yet Muslim families use it across a wide stretch of land running from Turkey to Pakistan.
How popular is Gulbahar?
Families in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey and Central Asia all give this name to their daughters.
Gifts with the name Gulbahar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulbahar mean?
Gulbahar means 'Flower of spring'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Gulbahar a Muslim name?
Gulbahar is Persian rather than Arabic, yet Muslim families use it across a wide stretch of land running from Turkey to Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Gulbahar?
Gulbahar is pronounced gul-ba-HAHR.
Is Gulbahar a boy or girl name?
Gulbahar is usually a girl name.