Girl name
Gülengül name meaning
“a smiling rose; a laughing flower”
Gülengül means “a smiling rose” or “a laughing flower.” It combines Turkish gülen, meaning smiling or laughing, with Persian-derived gül, meaning rose. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it plays on similar sounds with different meanings and evokes an opening rose compared to a smiling face.
What does Gülengül mean?
A smiling rose; a laughing flower
In Turkish: gülen gül; gülümseyen çiçek
Gülengül brings the act of smiling and the rose together through their resemblance in sound. A smiling flower is a poetic personification that links an opening blossom with a human smile. The name is directly connected with Gülen and Gül and combines gladness with floral imagery.
Gül is the Persian-origin word for “rose.” It brings a floral image to compound names such as Ayşegül, Nurgül and Aygül. More girl names ending in -gül →
Origin of the name Gülengül
Gülengül combines Turkish gülen, 'smiling, laughing', from gülmek, with Persian-derived gül, 'rose'. The formation plays on two unrelated words with similar sounds.
How to pronounce Gülengül
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylenɡyl/ |
Is Gülengül a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülengül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülengül 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 Gülengül
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Gülengül
- Gülengül Arlıel · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Gülengül
What is the meaning of Gülengül?
Gülengül means “a smiling rose; a laughing flower”. Gülengül combines Turkish gülen, 'smiling, laughing', from gülmek, with Persian-derived gül, 'rose'. The formation plays on two unrelated words with similar sounds.
Is Gülengül a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülengül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülengül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülengül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülengül?
Gülengül is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülengül have?
Gülengül has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gülengül?
Gülengül 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 Gülengül?
Notable people named Gülengül include Gülengül Arlıel.
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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