Gülsema means “rose sky”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Gülsema is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Gülsema mean?
Literally: gül 'rose' + sema 'sky'
Literal meaning
Gülsema is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “rose sky”, from gül 'rose' + sema 'sky'. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Flowers · Sky and heaven
Gülsema in Turkish
What does Gülsema mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülsema. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rose sky” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Gülsema come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From gül 'rose' + sema 'sky'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gülsema a Turkish name?
Yes. Gülsema is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Gülsema across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülsemaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “rose sky” | 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 Gülsema
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülsema | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gülsema
Sibling names for Gülsema
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gülsema rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- UfukUnisex“horizon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- ErgülUnisex“freshly opened rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BenligülUnisex“rose with a beauty spot”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- FerdalUnisex“bud of a branch”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- İrisGirl“iris flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- MenekşeGirl“violet”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- SarıçiçekGirl“yellow flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- İncigülGirl“pearl rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülsema
What does the name Gülsema mean?
Gülsema means “rose sky”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Gülsema a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülsema is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Gülsema come from?
Gülsema is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülsema?
Gülsema is recorded for Turkish. 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 Gülsema have?
Gülsema has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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