Girl name
Gülce name meaning
“rose-like; a little rose”
Gülce means rose-like or a little rose. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it connects Persian-derived gül, meaning rose, with Turkish ce expressing resemblance; Persian gulča also means little rose. A small rosebud beginning to open provides a concrete image of the flower association carried by the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Gülce mean?
Rose-like; a little rose
In Turkish: gül gibi; küçük gül
Gülce carries the rose image in a compact name. Turkish interpretations emphasize resemblance to a rose or the image of a little rose. It shares its floral element with Gül, Gülşen, and Güliz. A similar Persian word exists, but that alone does not establish the modern name's precise formation.
How popular is Gülce?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 56provinces
Where is Gülce in the top 30?
56 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Gülce
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Gülce popular?
Gülce means “like a rose” or “little rose,” giving it a floral association. Its short form and gentle pronunciation complement that delicate meaning.
Origin of the name Gülce
The name is generally interpreted as Persian-derived gül, 'rose,' with Turkish -ce. Persian also has gulča, 'little rose,' so the precise formation of the name is not fully clear.
Double names with Gülce
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gülce Ünal
Meaning of each name
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
- Ünal: gain renown, make your name known
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Çimen Gülce
Meaning of each name
- Çimen: green grass cover, a grassy area
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
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Gülce Öykü
Meaning of each name
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
- Öykü: story; a narrative or fictional account
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Şeniz Gülce
Meaning of each name
- Şeniz: Cheerful trace, joyful memory
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
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Gülce Türkay
Meaning of each name
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
- Türkay: a compound of Türk and moon
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Alkım Gülce
Meaning of each name
- Alkım: rainbow, a colored arc in the sky
- Gülce: rose-like; a little rose
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Zeynep Gülce, Elif Gülce, Asel Gülce, Gülce Hifa.
How to pronounce Gülce
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyld͡ʒe/ |
Is Gülce a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülce is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülce appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gülçe, Gulce
Names that sound like Gülce
- Günce♀Diary, a record kept day by day
- Gülse♀May she smile
- Gül♀Rose
- Gülay♀Rose and moon
- Gülşen♀Rose garden
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Güler♀Smiling
- Gülten♀Having skin like a rose
- Gülden♀Of roses
- Güllü♀Adorned with roses, bearing roses
- Gülen♀Smiling, showing joy in the face
- Güliz♀The trace or impression of a rose
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
- 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
- Kardelen♀Snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
Famous people named Gülce
- Gülce Güçtekin · b. 2002
- Gülce Erdemir · b. 2002
- Gülce Alp
- Gülce Aşkın
- Gülce Cengiz
- Gülce Çağdaş · b. 1998
- Gülce Duru
- Gülce Ermutlu
- Gülce Kayıkçı
- Gülce Kirazli
- Gülce Öğrüç Ildız
- Gülce Öztürk
FAQ about the name Gülce
What is the meaning of Gülce?
Gülce means “rose-like; a little rose”. The name is generally interpreted as Persian-derived gül, 'rose,' with Turkish -ce. Persian also has gulča, 'little rose,' so the precise formation of the name is not fully clear.
Is Gülce a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülce is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülce in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülce nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülce?
Gülce is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülce have?
Gülce has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gülce?
Gülce appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Gülce?
Other spellings: Gülçe, Gulce.
What names go well with Gülce?
Some ideas: Gülce Ünal; Çimen Gülce; Gülce Öykü.
Famous people named Gülce?
Notable people named Gülce include Gülce Güçtekin, Gülce Erdemir, Gülce Alp.
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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