Girl name
Gülcay name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Gülcay is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. The Persian element gül- within it means “rose.” Similar names include Gülay, combining rose and moon with floral and celestial beauty, and Gülcan, meaning a beloved soul who is beautiful as a rose.
The name Gülcay at a glance
Syllables
Gül · cay
2 syllables · 6 letters · /ɡyld͡ʒaj/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- gül-“rose” · Persian
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Nişanyan Sözlük
Similar names with known meanings
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Gülay and Nuray. In Umay, the final letters are not a separate component meaning “moon.” More girl names ending in -ay →
Gülcay: language and spelling facts
The name Gülcay contains gül-.
How to pronounce Gülcay
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyld͡ʒaj/ |
Is Gülcay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülcay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülcay 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 Gülcay
- Gülay♀Rose and moon
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Gülbay♂♀Rose-like, noble man
- Gülsay♀Regard as a rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Gülşah♀Sovereign of roses
- Gülhan♀A name combining rose and ruler
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Gülnaz♀Rose and charm
- Gencay♂♀Young moon
- Güldal♀Rose branch
- Gülenay♀Smiling moon
Famous people named Gülcay
- Gülcay Bükrü · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Gülcay
Is Gülcay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülcay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Gülcay have?
Gülcay has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gülcay?
Gülcay 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 Gülcay?
Notable people named Gülcay include Gülcay Bükrü.
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.
Entry ID: nm12614 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake