Girl name
Gülâl name meaning
“Red rose, crimson rose”
Gülâl means “red rose” or “crimson rose.” It combines Persian gül, meaning rose, with Turkish al, meaning bright red. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it evokes the petals of an open crimson rose, uniting a specific flower and its vivid color in one compact expression.
What does Gülâl mean?
Red rose, crimson rose
In Turkish: Kırmızı gül, al renkli gül
Gülâl combines the image of a rose with the vividness of crimson. In Turkish names, gül is a familiar element expressing floral beauty, while al emphasizes a bright red shade. Algül uses the same two elements in the reverse order and offers a close parallel, creating a similar image of a red rose.
Origin of the name Gülâl
Explained as a combination of Persian gül, 'rose,' and Turkish al, 'bright red.' The circumflex in Gülâl does not by itself establish a different source word.
How to pronounce Gülâl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylaːl/ |
Is Gülâl a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülâl is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gülal
Names that sound like Gülâl
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
Famous people named Gülâl
- Gülâl Günel · b. 1933
FAQ about the name Gülâl
What is the meaning of Gülâl?
Gülâl means “Red rose, crimson rose”. Explained as a combination of Persian gül, 'rose,' and Turkish al, 'bright red.' The circumflex in Gülâl does not by itself establish a different source word.
Is Gülâl a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülâl is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülâl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülâl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülâl?
Gülâl is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülâl have?
Gülâl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gülâl?
Gülâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Gülâl?
Other spellings: Gülal.
Famous people named Gülâl?
Notable people named Gülâl include Gülâl Günel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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