Gulshen

girlAzerbaijani / TurkishMuslim

Gulshen is a Muslim girl name of Azerbaijani / Turkish, from Persian Gulshan origin, meaning “Garden of roses”.

MeaningGarden of roses
GenderGirl
OriginAzerbaijani / Turkish, from Persian Gulshan
Pronunciationgul-SHEN
TraditionMuslim
Used inCaucasus, Turkey, Iran

Meaning and origin of Gulshen

Gulshen is the Azerbaijani version, spelled Gülşən, of the Persian gulshan, meaning a rose garden. Turkish has a very close form of its own, Gülşen. The switch from a to e is a typical change that happened as Persian words were absorbed into the Azerbaijani language over the centuries. Today it is a common name for women in Azerbaijan and in the large Azerbaijani community living in Iran, and it is also heard in Turkey.

Is Gulshen a Muslim name?

Gulshen comes from Persian and is used by Muslim families, above all in Azerbaijan.

How popular is Gulshen?

Gulshen is widely used in Azerbaijan and by Azerbaijanis living in Iran and Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Gulshen

GülşənGulsenGulshanGolshan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gulshen mean?

Gulshen means 'Garden of roses'. It is of Azerbaijani / Turkish, from Persian Gulshan origin.

Is Gulshen a Muslim name?

Gulshen comes from Persian and is used by Muslim families, above all in Azerbaijan.

How do you pronounce Gulshen?

Gulshen is pronounced gul-SHEN.

Is Gulshen a boy or girl name?

Gulshen is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.