Girl name
Gülgonca name meaning
“rosebud; a rose not yet open”
Gülgonca means “rosebud” or “a rose not yet open.” It joins the Persian words gül, rose, and gonca, bud. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes a tightly closed rosebud and connects directly with Gül and Gonca, both of which also serve as given names.
What does Gülgonca mean?
Rosebud; a rose not yet open
In Turkish: gül tomurcuğu; henüz açılmamış gül
Gülgonca emphasizes the rose in bud rather than in full bloom. In Turkish, gonca especially suggests the compact form of unopened petals when used of roses. The name connects directly with Gül and Gonca and captures a particular stage in the development of a flower.
Origin of the name Gülgonca
It combines Persian gol, “rose,” and gonča, “bud.” Both elements also occur independently as words and given names in Turkish.
How to pronounce Gülgonca
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylɡond͡ʒa/ |
Is Gülgonca a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülgonca is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülgonca does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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 Gülgonca
What is the meaning of Gülgonca?
Gülgonca means “rosebud; a rose not yet open”. It combines Persian gol, “rose,” and gonča, “bud.” Both elements also occur independently as words and given names in Turkish.
Is Gülgonca a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülgonca is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülgonca in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülgonca nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülgonca?
Gülgonca is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülgonca have?
Gülgonca has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gülgonca?
Gülgonca 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.
Entry ID: nm06666 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake