Girl name
Gülnar name meaning
“pomegranate blossom”
Gülnar means “pomegranate blossom.” It comes from Persian gulnār, in which gül means flower and nār means pomegranate. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it evokes the bright red blossoms on a pomegranate tree, giving the name a specific botanical image beyond a general association with flowers.
What does Gülnar mean?
Pomegranate blossom
In Turkish: nar çiçeği
Gülnar evokes the vivid red blossoms of the pomegranate tree. Although it shares its spelling with a district in Mersin, its personal-name meaning is floral; the established Persian word offers a clearer explanation than simply reading it as Turkish ‘rose’ plus ‘pomegranate’.
Origin of the name Gülnar
It comes from Persian gulnār, ‘pomegranate blossom’. Its elements are gul, ‘flower’, and nār, ‘pomegranate’.
How to pronounce Gülnar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylnaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گلنار |
Is Gülnar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülnar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülnar 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
Spellings covered by this page: Gulnar
Names that sound like Gülnar
- Gülnaz♀Rose and charm
- Gülnur♀A name combining rose and light
- Gülzar♀Rose garden
- Gülnare♀Pomegranate blossom
- Gülay♀Rose and moon
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Gülşah♀Sovereign of roses
- Güler♀Smiling
- Gülhan♀A name combining rose and ruler
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Gülüzar♀Rose-cheeked
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 Gülnar
- Gülnar Safyurtlu · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Gülnar
What is the meaning of Gülnar?
Gülnar means “pomegranate blossom”. It comes from Persian gulnār, ‘pomegranate blossom’. Its elements are gul, ‘flower’, and nār, ‘pomegranate’.
Is Gülnar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülnar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülnar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülnar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülnar?
Gülnar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülnar have?
Gülnar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gülnar?
Gülnar 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.
What are other spellings of Gülnar?
Other spellings: Gulnar.
Famous people named Gülnar?
Notable people named Gülnar include Gülnar Safyurtlu.
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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