Gülihey means “flower of life”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Gülihey is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Gülihey mean?
ھاياتلىق گۈلىLiteral meaning
Gülihey (گۈلىھەي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “flower of life” and gives its origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers · Life and soul
Gülihey in Uyghur
What does Gülihey mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلىھەي, Gülihey (ULY transliteration), Güleyqiz, گۈلەيقىز, Güleyxan, Güley, گۈلەيخان and گۈلەي. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower of life” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Gülihey come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Gülihey a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gülihey is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Gülihey across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلىھەيArabic script GüleyqizLatin, variant گۈلەيقىزArabic script, variant GüleyxanLatin, variant GüleyLatin, variant گۈلەيخانArabic script, variant گۈلەيArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “flower of life” | Documented[1] |
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 Gülihey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| گۈلىھەي[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Gülihey[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Güleyqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلەيقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Güleyxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Güley[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلەيخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| گۈلەي[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Gülihey
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Gülihey
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gülihey rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZulheyxaGirl“one who desires and loves the possessor of life”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
- JurixanGirl“rose”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- AyshemGirl“good life; enduring; a woman like Aisha”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
- HayatqizGirl“life force, vitality”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
- ArzugülGirl“flower of wishes”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- Tu'ayimxanGirl“may God grant my daughter long life”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
- JananxanGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
- SemirullaBoy“one granted a comfortable life by God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul
Common questions about Gülihey
What does the name Gülihey mean?
Gülihey means “flower of life”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gülihey a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülihey is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülihey come from?
Gülihey is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülihey?
Gülihey is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Gülihey spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: گۈلىھەي (Arabic script), Güleyqiz (Latin), گۈلەيقىز (Arabic script), Güleyxan (Latin), Güley (Latin), گۈلەيخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gülihey have?
Gülihey has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ھاياتلىق گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Arabic (+8 more)
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