Gülal means “red rose”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gülal is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gülal mean?
Literally: gül 'rose' + al 'red'
Literal meaning
Gülal is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “red rose”, from gül 'rose' + al 'red'. Its elements are Persian and Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Flowers
Gülal in Turkish
What does Gülal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red rose” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gülal come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From gül 'rose' + al 'red'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gülal a Turkish name?
Yes. Gülal is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Gülal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülalLatin | Girl | same as above: “red rose” | 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 Gülal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gülal
Sibling names for Gülal
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 Gülal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FidangülGirl“sapling rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- HüsnügülGirl“beauty of the rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- SemagülUnisex“rose of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BengülGirl“beauty spot + rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AkçagülGirl“whitish rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AltınçiçekGirl“golden flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- İlgülGirl“rose of the land”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- NesligülUnisex“of rose lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülal
What does the name Gülal mean?
Gülal means “red rose”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gülal a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülal is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülal come from?
Gülal is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülal?
Gülal 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 Gülal have?
Gülal 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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