Gulistan
Gulistan is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Garden of roses”.
| Meaning | Garden of roses |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | گلستان |
| Pronunciation | gu-lis-TAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Kurdistan, Central Asia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Gulistan
Gulistan describes a garden of roses or flowers: gul means rose, and the ending -istan marks a place where something is found. The word is celebrated as the title of the Gulistan written in 1258 by Saʿdī of Shiraz, a much-loved Persian classic mixing prose and poetry about ethics and wisdom. As a given name it usually belongs to girls in Turkey, Kurdish areas and Central Asia. In South Asia, by contrast, it is sometimes chosen for boys.
Is Gulistan a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Gulistan, a Persian name that many recognise from Saʿdī's famous book.
How popular is Gulistan?
Gulistan is a girl's name in Turkey, Kurdistan and Central Asia, and it shows up from time to time in Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Gulistan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulistan mean?
Gulistan means 'Garden of roses'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Gulistan a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Gulistan, a Persian name that many recognise from Saʿdī's famous book.
How do you pronounce Gulistan?
Gulistan is pronounced gu-lis-TAHN.
Is Gulistan a boy or girl name?
Gulistan is usually a girl name.