Gülishad means “flower of gladness (joy)”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Gülishad is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Gülishad mean?
شادلىق (خۇشاللىق) گۈلىLiteral meaning
Gülishad (گۈلىشاد) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “flower of gladness (joy)” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers · Joy and happiness
Gülishad in Uyghur
What does Gülishad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلىشاد, Gülishad (ULY transliteration), Gülshadixan, گۈلشادىخان, Gülshatqiz, Gülshat, گۈلشاتقىز and گۈلشات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower of gladness (joy)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Gülishad come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Gülishad a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gülishad is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gülishad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلىشادArabic script GülshadixanLatin, variant گۈلشادىخانArabic script, variant GülshatqizLatin, variant GülshatLatin, variant گۈلشاتقىزArabic script, variant گۈلشاتArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “flower of gladness (joy)” | 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 Gülishad
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| گۈلىشاد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Gülishad[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Gülshadixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلشادىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülshatqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Gülshat[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلشاتقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| گۈلشات[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Gülishad
Variants and linked names
- GülshadixanGirl“flower of gladness (joy)”
- GülshatqizGirl“flower of gladness (joy)”
- GülshatxanGirl“flower of gladness (joy)”
Sibling names for Gülishad
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 Gülishad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “born fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MengligBoy“marked; having a mole; fortunate, happy, blessed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YusureGirl“fortune, prosperity”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TubagülGirl“happiness, joy; most beautiful, like paradise's Tuba tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HösnigülGirl“beauty like a flower, flower-faced”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- NeghimBoy“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TeleyGirl“risen; one whose luck comes; lucky star, good omen”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Gülishad
What does the name Gülishad mean?
Gülishad means “flower of gladness (joy)”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gülishad a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülishad is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülishad come from?
Gülishad is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülishad?
Gülishad 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 Gülishad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: گۈلىشاد (Arabic script), Gülshadixan (Latin), گۈلشادىخان (Arabic script), Gülshatqiz (Latin), Gülshat (Latin), گۈلشاتقىز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gülishad have?
Gülishad 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 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: شادلىق (خۇشاللىق) گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+8 more)
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