Gülbahar means “rose (flower) + spring”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Gülbahar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Gülbahar mean?
Building blocks
Gülbahar is a female name joining gül 'rose, flower' and bahar 'spring', both of Persian origin. The Turkish entry lists Uyghur گۈلباھار and Uzbek Gulbahor as cognates; in Uyghur the word also names the primrose.[1,2]
Meaning themes: Flowers · Nature and seasons
Gülbahar in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Gülbahar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülbahar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,5]
What does Gülbahar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلباھار, Gülbahar (ULY) and gülbahar (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
What does Gülbahar mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Gulbahor. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[5]
Recorded on Wikidata (P407 Uzbek) with the Uzbek label Gulbahor.
What does Gülbahar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Gülbahar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Gülbahar mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Gülbahar. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Gülbahar mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Gulbahar (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Gülbahar mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Gulbahar (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose (flower) + spring” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gülbahar come from?
Persian, compound. A compound of two Persian words; Turkish has it via Ottoman Turkish.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Gülbahar?
In IPA: /ɟyl.baˈhaɾ/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Gülbahar?
Gülbahar is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Gülbahar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülbaharLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Documented[1,5] |
| Uyghur | گۈلباھارArabic script | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Documented[2] |
| Uzbek | GulbahorLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Documented[5] |
| Azerbaijani | GülbaharLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | GülbaharLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Editorial |
| Tatar | GulbaharLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | GulbaharLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “rose (flower) + spring” | 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 Gülbahar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülbahar[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| گۈلباھار[2] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Gülbahar | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| gülbahar[2] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Gulbahor[1] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Gülbahar | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Gülbahar | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
| Gulbahar | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Gulbahar | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Gülbahar
Sibling names for Gülbahar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gülbahar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygulGirl“moon + flower”same language (turkish, uyghur, azerbaijani, turkmen, bashkir) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- AkgülGirl“white rose; white flower”same language (turkish, turkmen) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- ŞengülGirl“cheerful rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- BaharGirl“spring (the season)”same language (turkish, uyghur, azerbaijani, turkmen) · also shares the theme nature and seasons · also shares the element bahar
- AmangulGirl“security, safety, peace + rose; flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the element gül
- DefneGirl“bay laurel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YaseminGirl“jasmine”same language (turkish, uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ErdenizBoy“man of the sea”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Gülbahar
What does the name Gülbahar mean?
Gülbahar means “rose (flower) + spring”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Gülbahar a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülbahar is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: girls; Azerbaijani: girls; Turkmen: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Gülbahar come from?
Gülbahar is of Persian origin according to our origin records, and it is built from gül / گۈل + bahar / باھار. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülbahar?
Gülbahar is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Gülbahar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Gülbahar (Latin), گۈلباھار (Arabic script), Gulbahor (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gülbahar have?
Gülbahar has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Gülbahar”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92256170. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish: from Persian گل and بهار, equivalent to gül 'rose' + bahar 'spring'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; IPA /ɟyl.baˈhaɾ/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a female given name in the Turkish section (+3 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “گۈلباھار”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 78373085. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uyghur: from گۈل 'flower' + باھار 'spring'; classified as a female given name in the Uyghur section; listed as a female given name in the Uyghur section; page title / headword of the Uyghur entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “gül”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93937012. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun rose
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “bahar”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609449. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun spring
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q68924450 (Gülbahar, female given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2452330732. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata lists Turkish under P407; given-name item lists Uzbek under P407 (language of work or name)
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