Gonca means “rosebud”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gonca is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gonca mean?
Literal meaning
Gonca is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “rosebud”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Gonca in Turkish
What does Gonca mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gonca. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rosebud” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gonca come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gonca a Turkish name?
Yes. Gonca is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gonca across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GoncaLatin | Girl | same as above: “rosebud” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Gonca
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonca | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gonca
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gonca rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyulduzGirl“moon star”same language (turkish)
- DölekBoy“dignified and well-mannered; alert; skilled; honest”same language (turkish)
- DilercanBoy“wishing soul”same language (turkish)
- AknurGirl“pure light”same language (turkish)
- Na'imeGirl“soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities”same language (turkish)
- ŞadımanUnisex“joyful, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- TayhanBoy“foal khan”same language (turkish)
- NurdaneGirl“grain of light”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Gonca
What does the name Gonca mean?
Gonca means “rosebud”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gonca a girl's or a boy's name?
Gonca is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gonca come from?
Gonca is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gonca?
Gonca is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Gonca have?
Gonca has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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