Girl name
Gülendem name meaning
“rose-like in figure; rose-bodied”
Gülendem means “rose-like in figure” or “rose-bodied.” It is a variant of Gülendam, formed from Persian gül, meaning rose, and endâm, meaning body or figure. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it connects with the poetic image of a rose stem compared with an upright human figure.
What does Gülendem mean?
Rose-like in figure; rose-bodied
In Turkish: gül gibi endamlı; gül bedenli
Gülendem draws on an older poetic comparison of bodily form to a rose. Here the rose functions both as a flower and as an image of beauty. It belongs to the same name family as Gülendam, with the vowel difference introducing no separate element that changes the basic meaning.
Origin of the name Gülendem
It is a variant of Gülendam, formed from Persian gül, 'rose,' and andām, 'body, figure.'
How to pronounce Gülendem
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylendem/ |
Is Gülendem a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülendem is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülendem 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 Gülendem
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 Gülendem
- Gülendem Aksu
FAQ about the name Gülendem
What is the meaning of Gülendem?
Gülendem means “rose-like in figure; rose-bodied”. It is a variant of Gülendam, formed from Persian gül, 'rose,' and andām, 'body, figure.'
Is Gülendem a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülendem is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülendem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülendem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülendem?
Gülendem is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülendem have?
Gülendem has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gülendem?
Gülendem 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 Gülendem?
Notable people named Gülendem include Gülendem Aksu.
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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