Gülcemal means “rose-like beauty”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gülcemal is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Gülcemal mean?
Literally: gül 'rose' + cemal 'beauty'
Literal meaning
Gülcemal is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “rose-like beauty”, from gül 'rose' + cemal 'beauty'. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
Gülcemal in Turkish
What does Gülcemal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülcemal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose-like beauty” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gülcemal come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From gül 'rose' + cemal 'beauty'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gülcemal a Turkish name?
Yes. Gülcemal is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Gülcemal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülcemalLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose-like beauty” | 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 Gülcemal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülcemal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gülcemal
Sibling names for Gülcemal
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 Gülcemal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BağdagülGirl“rose in the garden”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BenayGirl“beauty spot + moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- NeşegülGirl“joyful rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- RuhugülGirl“rose of the spirit”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- KörklüBoy“beautiful, imposing”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- ŞeydagülGirl“rose of Şeyda”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- SeçgülGirl“chosen rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- EdadilGirl“graceful heart”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Gülcemal
What does the name Gülcemal mean?
Gülcemal means “rose-like beauty”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gülcemal a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülcemal is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülcemal come from?
Gülcemal is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülcemal?
Gülcemal 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 Gülcemal have?
Gülcemal has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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