Gülce means “little rose”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Gülce is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gülce mean?
Literally: gül 'rose' + -ce (diminutive)
Literal meaning
Gülce is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “little rose”, from gül 'rose' + -ce (diminutive). Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Flowers
Gülce in Turkish
What does Gülce mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülce. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “little rose” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Gülce come from?
Persian, compound. From gül 'rose' + -ce (diminutive).Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gülce a Turkish name?
Yes. Gülce is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gülce across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülceLatin | Unisex | same as above: “little 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 Gülce
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülce | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gülce
Sibling names for Gülce
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 Gülce rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbgülUnisex“pure, water-clear rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- SemenGirl“jasmine flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- TandoğduBoy“dawn broke”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- İrisGirl“iris flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- NevvareGirl“blossom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AyçiçəkGirl“moon flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- TangülGirl“dawn rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- NazlıgülGirl“coy rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülce
What does the name Gülce mean?
Gülce means “little rose”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Gülce a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülce is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Gülce come from?
Gülce is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülce?
Gülce 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 Gülce have?
Gülce 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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