Girl name
Gülben name meaning
“rose-like; resembling a rose”
Gülben means “rose-like” or “resembling a rose.” Its linguistic explanation combines Persian gül, meaning rose, with a Turkish ben element expressing resemblance. It is used for girls in Türkiye. An open rose supplies a concrete floral image, while Gül and Gülcan share the same flower element.
What does Gülben mean?
Rose-like; resembling a rose
In Turkish: gül gibi; gülü andıran
Gülben is a feminine name carrying the rose’s associations with flowers and beauty. It belongs to the broad naming tradition represented by names such as Gülşen and Gülten, although its second element is less transparent; “rose-like” is therefore best treated as a conventional interpretation.
Origin of the name Gülben
Gülben is commonly interpreted as Persian gül, “rose,” combined with a Turkish element ben expressing resemblance. The exact formation and status of the second element are uncertain.
Double names with Gülben
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gülben Beyhan
Meaning of each name
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
- Beyhan: bey and khan; a name evoking rulership
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Nurhan Gülben
Meaning of each name
- Nurhan: a compound evoking light and rulership
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
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Gülben Sevi
Meaning of each name
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
- Sevi: love; the feeling of affection
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Ayşen Gülben
Meaning of each name
- Ayşen: a compound name evoking moonlight and joy
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
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Gülben İmren
Meaning of each name
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
- İmren: admiration and a wish for something similar
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Ilkem Gülben
Meaning of each name
- Ilkem: My principle, my guiding belief
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
How to pronounce Gülben
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylben/ |
Is Gülben a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülben is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülben does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gülben
- Gülşen♀Rose garden
- Gülten♀Having skin like a rose
- Gülden♀Of roses
- Gülen♀Smiling, showing joy in the face
- Gülbin♀Rosebush, rose plant
- Gülbün♀Rosebush
- Gülgen♂♀Often smiling, cheerful
- Gülmen♂♀Smiling, cheerful
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Gülçin♀One who gathers or picks roses
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Güler♀Smiling
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 Gülben
- Gülben Ergen · b. 1972
- Gülben Akcan
- Gülben Avşar
- Gülben Günay · b. 1988
- Gülben Sayılan Özgün
FAQ about the name Gülben
What is the meaning of Gülben?
Gülben means “rose-like; resembling a rose”. Gülben is commonly interpreted as Persian gül, “rose,” combined with a Turkish element ben expressing resemblance. The exact formation and status of the second element are uncertain.
Is Gülben a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülben is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülben in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülben nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülben?
Gülben is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülben have?
Gülben has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gülben?
Gülben does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Gülben?
Some ideas: Gülben Beyhan; Nurhan Gülben; Gülben Sevi.
Famous people named Gülben?
Notable people named Gülben include Gülben Ergen, Gülben Akcan, Gülben Avşar.
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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