Boy name
Güli name meaning
“Rose, belonging to the rose”
Güli means “rose” or “belonging to the rose.” It is associated with Persian Gulī, derived from gul, meaning rose, with an ending expressing a relationship to the flower. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it shares its floral root with Gül and other rose-based names.
What does Güli mean?
Rose, belonging to the rose
In Turkish: Gül, gülle ilgili olan
Güli carries rose imagery in a short name form. It belongs semantically with Gül and other names based on the same flower. The Persian word for rose has entered a wide range of naming traditions, and Güli reflects the continuation of that shared floral image through different sounds and endings across languages.
Origin of the name Güli
Related to Gulī, formed from Persian gul, 'rose.' The ending -ī can express a relationship or association in Persian, while the form also occurs as an affectionate name in different naming traditions.
How to pronounce Güli
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyli/ |
Is Güli a boy’s name?
Yes, Güli is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Güli 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 Güli
Names with related meanings
- Solmaz♂♀Unfading
- Ergül♂A name combining er and rose
- Nuvart♂New rose
- Vartan♂Masculine name associated with the rose
- Müzehher♂Made to flower
- Nilgül♂The Nile River and the rose
- Aligül♂Combination of Ali and rose
- Betigül♂Rose-faced
- Cangül♂Soul and rose
- Gülabi♂Rose-colored
- Gülali♂Rose and exalted
- Gülboy♂Having a rose-like stature
FAQ about the name Güli
What is the meaning of Güli?
Güli means “Rose, belonging to the rose”. Related to Gulī, formed from Persian gul, 'rose.' The ending -ī can express a relationship or association in Persian, while the form also occurs as an affectionate name in different naming traditions.
Is Güli a boy’s name?
Yes, Güli is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Güli in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Güli nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Güli?
Güli is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Güli have?
Güli has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Güli?
Güli 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.
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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