Gul
Gul is a girls' name of Turkish origin meaning “rose, flower.” Gul means rose in Turkish, derived from Persian 'gol.'
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how do you pronounce Gul?
GYUL
where does the name Gul come from?
A common name across Persian, Pashto and Turkish, meaning rose; it is also a family name across Europe and Central and South Asia.
The rose is the supreme flower in Ottoman and Turkish culture, central to Islamic art, Sufi poetry, and Ottoman garden design. The rose symbolizes divine beauty, love, and the Prophet Muhammad in Turkish Islamic tradition.
who are famous people named Gul?
- Abdullah Gul (11th President of Turkey)
- Gul (root of many Turkish compound names like Gulsen, Gulizar)
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what names go well with Gul?
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quick answers about Gul
What does the name Gul mean?
Gul means “rose, flower”.
What is the origin of the name Gul?
Gul comes from the Turkish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Gul?
Gul has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Gul a boy or girl name?
Gul is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Gul?
Gul is pronounced GYUL, with 1 syllable.
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