Gülüm means “my flower; my flower-like daughter”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Gülüm is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gülüm mean?
مېنىڭ گۈلۈم، مېنىڭ گۈلدەك قىزىمLiteral meaning
Gülüm (گۈلۈم) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “my flower; my flower-like daughter” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Gülüm in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Gülüm mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gülüm. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “my flower; my flower-like daughter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Gülüm mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلۈم, Gülüm (ULY transliteration), Gülemxan, گۈلەمخان, گۈلۈمقىز, گۈلۈمخان, Gülümqiz and Gülümxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “my flower; my flower-like daughter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Gülüm come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
- gül “rose; flower”, from Persian (Persian گل, Turkish gül, Kazakh / Kyrgyz гүл, Uyghur گۈل)
Which languages use the name Gülüm?
Gülüm is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Persian and Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Gülüm across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GülümLatin | Girl | same as above: “my flower; my flower-like daughter” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | گۈلۈمArabic script GülemxanLatin, variant گۈلەمخانArabic script, variant گۈلۈمقىزArabic script, variant گۈلۈمخانArabic script, variant GülümqizLatin, variant GülümxanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “my flower; my flower-like daughter” | 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 Gülüm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gülüm | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| گۈلۈم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Gülüm[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Gülemxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلەمخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| گۈلۈمقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| گۈلۈمخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülümqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Gülümxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Gülüm
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Gülüm
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 Gülüm rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EcegülGirl“queen rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- PembegülGirl“pink rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- RozigülGirl“flower of good fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- NargulGirl“pomegranate blossom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- OrgülGirl“fire-red rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- İncigülGirl“pearl rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- AltıngülGirl“golden rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
- ReyhangülGirl“basil flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers · also shares the element gül
Common questions about Gülüm
What does the name Gülüm mean?
Gülüm means “my flower; my flower-like daughter”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Gülüm a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülüm is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Gülüm come from?
Gülüm is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gülüm?
Gülüm is recorded for Turkish and 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 Gülüm spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Gülüm (Latin), گۈلۈم (Arabic script), Gülemxan (Latin), گۈلەمخان (Arabic script), گۈلۈمقىز (Arabic script), گۈلۈمخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gülüm have?
Gülüm has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: مېنىڭ گۈلۈم، مېنىڭ گۈلدەك قىزىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+8 more)
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