Girl name
Gülfeda name meaning
“a name combining rose and self-sacrifice”
Gülfeda is a name combining a rose with the idea of self-sacrifice. It joins Persian gül, rose, and Arabic-derived feda, giving something up for a purpose. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name brings to mind a rose being offered as a gesture of dedication.
What does Gülfeda mean?
A name combining rose and self-sacrifice
In Turkish: gül ve feda kavramlarını birleştiren ad
Gülfeda places a flower image beside the idea of giving something up or dedicating it. In Turkish, feda commonly appears with verbs meaning to do or to become. The compound itself does not specify the object or purpose of sacrifice, so a particular story cannot be assumed.
Origin of the name Gülfeda
It can be read as a combination of Persian gül, “rose,” and Arabic-derived feda. In Turkish, feda expresses giving something up for the sake of something else.
How to pronounce Gülfeda
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylfeda/ |
Is Gülfeda a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülfeda is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülfeda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gülfeda
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 Gülfeda
What is the meaning of Gülfeda?
Gülfeda means “a name combining rose and self-sacrifice”. It can be read as a combination of Persian gül, “rose,” and Arabic-derived feda. In Turkish, feda expresses giving something up for the sake of something else.
Is Gülfeda a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülfeda is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülfeda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülfeda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülfeda?
Gülfeda is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gülfeda have?
Gülfeda has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gülfeda?
Gülfeda 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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