Girl name
Güldan name meaning
“a vessel for roses; flower vase”
Güldan means “a vessel for roses” or “flower vase.” It combines Persian gül, meaning rose, with dān, an element denoting a container or place of keeping. It is used for girls in Türkiye. A vase holding a bunch of roses gives the name a clear association with an everyday object.
What does Güldan mean?
A vessel for roses; flower vase
In Turkish: güllerin konduğu kap; çiçeklik
Under the Persian interpretation, Güldan refers to a vessel holding roses or other flowers. Its final element is part of a Persian compound, rather than the Turkish suffix that can look similar. This meaning connects the name with floral display and adornment, although the precise spelling and personal-name history require verification.
Origin of the name Güldan
It probably derives from Persian gül, meaning rose, and -dān, an element denoting a container or receptacle. The Persian word goldān refers to a flower vase.
How to pronounce Güldan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyldan/ |
Is Güldan a girl’s name?
Yes, Güldan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Güldan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Güldan
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Gülhan♀A name combining rose and ruler
- Gülden♀Of roses
- Güldal♀Rose branch
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Gültan♀A rose-coloured dawn
- Gülan♀May
- Güldane♀A rose-like grain or precious piece
- Gülkan♂♀Pure at heart like a rose
- Gülay♀Rose and moon
- Gülşen♀Rose garden
- Gülçin♀One who gathers or picks roses
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
FAQ about the name Güldan
What is the meaning of Güldan?
Güldan means “a vessel for roses; flower vase”. It probably derives from Persian gül, meaning rose, and -dān, an element denoting a container or receptacle. The Persian word goldān refers to a flower vase.
Is Güldan a girl’s name?
Yes, Güldan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Güldan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Güldan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Güldan?
Güldan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Güldan have?
Güldan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Güldan?
Güldan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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