Guljan means “dear flower”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kyrgyz.
- Guljan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Kyrgyz.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Guljan mean?
Literally: gul 'flower' + jan 'soul, dear'
Literal meaning
Building blocks
Guljan is a girl's name used in Kyrgyz and Uyghur. It means “dear flower”, from gul 'flower' + jan 'soul, dear'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Flowers · Life and soul · Love and affection
Guljan in Uyghur and Kyrgyz
What does Guljan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلجان and Güljan (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dear flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Guljan mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Гүлжан and Guljan (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dear flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Guljan come from?
Persian, compound. From gul 'flower' + jan 'soul, dear'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Guljan?
Guljan is used as a given name in Uyghur and Kyrgyz. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Guljan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلجانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “dear flower” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | ГүлжанCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “dear flower” | 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 Guljan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| گۈلجان | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Güljan | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Гүлжан | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Guljan | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Guljan
Sibling names for Guljan
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Guljan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NazgulGirl“graceful flower”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- AijanGirl“dear moon”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- EhmetjanBoy“dear praiseworthy one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- MemetjanBoy“dear praised one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- KurmanjanGirl“victim + soul”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- RozigülGirl“flower of good fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- Chimen'gülGirl“a single flower in the meadow; flower garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- TeyipjanBoy“dear good one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
Common questions about Guljan
What does the name Guljan mean?
Guljan means “dear flower”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kyrgyz.
Is Guljan a girl's or a boy's name?
Guljan is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Kyrgyz: girls.
Where does Guljan come from?
Guljan is of Persian origin according to our origin records, and it is built from gül + can. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Guljan?
Guljan is recorded for Uyghur and Kyrgyz. 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 Guljan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: گۈلجان (Arabic script), Гүлжан (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Guljan have?
Guljan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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