Gülsel means “(woman) like honey”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gülsel mean?
ھەسەلدەك (ئايال)Literal meaning
Gülsel (گۈلسەل) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “(woman) like honey”.[1]
Gülsel in Uyghur
What does Gülsel mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلسەل and Gülsel (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “(woman) like honey” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Gülsel a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gülsel is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Gülsel across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلسەلArabic script | Girl | same as above: “(woman) like honey” | 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 Gülsel
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.
Names related to Gülsel
Variants and linked names
- Güli'eselGirl“(woman) like honey”
Sibling names for Gülsel
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 Gülsel rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TursunayGirl“may my daughter stay”same language (uyghur)
- HajiBoy“one who performs the hajj; traveller”same language (uyghur)
- DilnawazGirl“one who soothes the heart”same language (uyghur)
- SeltenetxanGirl“kingship, sultanate; kingdom”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynulBoy“adornment of God”same language (uyghur)
- AblamBoy“servant of God”same language (uyghur)
- HeymaGirl“loving, faithful”same language (uyghur)
- AblimBoy“servant of God, the Lenient and Forbearing”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Gülsel
What does the name Gülsel mean?
Gülsel means “(woman) like honey”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gülsel a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülsel is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Gülsel?
Gülsel 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 many syllables does Gülsel have?
Gülsel has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ھەسەلدەك (ئايال); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling گۈلسەل (+1 more)
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