Gülishah means “the shah's flower; flower of flowers”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Gülishah is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Gülishah mean?
شاھ گۈلى، گۈلنىڭ گۈلىLiteral meaning
Gülishah (گۈلىشاھ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the shah's flower; flower of flowers” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Gülishah in Uyghur
What does Gülishah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلىشاھ, Gülishah (ULY transliteration), Gülshaqiz, گۈلشاقىز, Gülshaxan and گۈلشاخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the shah's flower; flower of flowers” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Gülishah come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Gülishah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gülishah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gülishah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلىشاھArabic script GülshaqizLatin, variant گۈلشاقىزArabic script, variant GülshaxanLatin, variant گۈلشاخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “the shah's flower; flower of flowers” | 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 Gülishah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| گۈلىشاھ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Gülishah[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Gülshaqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلشاقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülshaxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلشاخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Gülishah
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Gülishah
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 Gülishah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Ishan'gülGirl“Ishan with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- BibixedijeGirl“lark; flower, blossom”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ReyhangülGirl“basil flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- SumenbuyGirl“fragrant as jasmine”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- “lady like a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- “girl like a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- BibizeynebGirl“name of a flower; in some accounts a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- RenagülGirl“name of a kind of flower; pretty, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülishah
What does the name Gülishah mean?
Gülishah means “the shah's flower; flower of flowers”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gülishah a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülishah is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gülishah come from?
Gülishah is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülishah?
Gülishah 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 Gülishah spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: گۈلىشاھ (Arabic script), Gülshaqiz (Latin), گۈلشاقىز (Arabic script), Gülshaxan (Latin), گۈلشاخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gülishah have?
Gülishah 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: شاھ گۈلى، گۈلنىڭ گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+6 more)
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