Gülhuri means “rose houri”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gülhuri is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Gülhuri mean?
Literally: gül 'rose' + huri 'houri, heavenly maiden'
Literal meaning
Gülhuri is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “rose houri”, from gül 'rose' + huri 'houri, heavenly maiden'. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Flowers · Sky and heaven
Gülhuri in Turkish
What does Gülhuri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülhuri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose houri” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gülhuri come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From gül 'rose' + huri 'houri, heavenly maiden'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gülhuri a Turkish name?
Yes. Gülhuri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Gülhuri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülhuriLatin | Girl | same as above: “rose houri” | 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 Gülhuri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülhuri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gülhuri
Sibling names for Gülhuri
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 Gülhuri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AslıgülGirl“genuine rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AbherGirl“narcissus; jasmine”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AsimegülUnisex“chaste rose-faced woman”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- NevraGirl“brightness; flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- PembegülGirl“pink rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- CihangülGirl“rose of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- YılgülGirl“year rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BestegülGirl“bunch of roses”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülhuri
What does the name Gülhuri mean?
Gülhuri means “rose houri”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gülhuri a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülhuri is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülhuri come from?
Gülhuri is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülhuri?
Gülhuri 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 Gülhuri have?
Gülhuri has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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