Girl name
Gulbihar name meaning
“Spring rose, flower of spring”
Gulbihar means “spring rose” or “flower of spring.” It belongs to the same name family as Gülbahar and draws on Persian gul, meaning rose or flower, and bahār, meaning spring. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a rose branch coming into bud during spring.
What does Gulbihar mean?
Spring rose, flower of spring
In Turkish: Bahar gülü, ilkbahar çiçeği
Gulbihar evokes a rose or flower blooming with the arrival of spring. It shares the seasonal and floral imagery of Turkish Gülbahar and other names containing the spring element. The combination of two Persian words brings together freshness, flowering, and the renewal of nature, images also familiar from the literary use of roses and spring.
Origin of the name Gulbihar
A form related to Gülbahar, from Persian gul, 'rose' or 'flower,' and bahār, 'spring.' The bihar element reflects a pronunciation variant within this name family.
How to pronounce Gulbihar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡulbihaɾ/ |
Is Gulbihar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gulbihar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gulbihar 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
Names that sound like Gulbihar
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 Gulbihar
- Gulbihar · b. 1932
FAQ about the name Gulbihar
What is the meaning of Gulbihar?
Gulbihar means “Spring rose, flower of spring”. A form related to Gülbahar, from Persian gul, 'rose' or 'flower,' and bahār, 'spring.' The bihar element reflects a pronunciation variant within this name family.
Is Gulbihar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gulbihar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gulbihar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gulbihar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gulbihar?
Gulbihar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gulbihar have?
Gulbihar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gulbihar?
Gulbihar 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.
Famous people named Gulbihar?
Notable people named Gulbihar include Gulbihar.
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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