Girl name
Gülru name meaning
“rose-faced, having a face like a rose”
Gülru means “rose-faced” or “having a face like a rose.” It combines Persian gul, “rose,” with rū, “face,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Also written Gülrû, the name evokes the poetic comparison of a face to a rose, joining facial and floral imagery.
What does Gülru mean?
Rose-faced, having a face like a rose
In Turkish: gül yüzlü, yüzü güle benzeyen
Gülru draws on the classical poetic comparison between a face and a rose. The flower's color and freshness provide the compound's central imagery. It shares a close semantic relationship with Gülizar and Gülçehre, names that likewise connect a floral image with the appearance of a face.
Origin of the name Gülru
Gülru combines Persian gul, 'rose,' and rū, 'face.' Also written Gülrû in Turkish, it expresses the poetic image of a face resembling a rose.
Double names with Gülru
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gülru Azize
Meaning of each name
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
- Azize: precious, esteemed; powerful
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Dürdane Gülru
Meaning of each name
- Dürdane: a pearl; precious pearl bead
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
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Gülru Edanur
Meaning of each name
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
- Edanur: grace and light
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Feza Gülru
Meaning of each name
- Feza: space; a vast open expanse
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
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Gülru Asya
Meaning of each name
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
- Asya: the name of the continent Asia
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Berçem Gülru
Meaning of each name
- Berçem: Stream bank, riverside
- Gülru: rose-faced, having a face like a rose
How to pronounce Gülru
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylɾu/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گلرو |
Is Gülru a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülru is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülru does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gülrû
Names that sound like Gülru
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 Gülru
- Gülru Necipoğlu · b. 1956
- Gülru Polat
- Gülru Yüksel
FAQ about the name Gülru
What is the meaning of Gülru?
Gülru means “rose-faced, having a face like a rose”. Gülru combines Persian gul, 'rose,' and rū, 'face.' Also written Gülrû in Turkish, it expresses the poetic image of a face resembling a rose.
Is Gülru a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülru is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülru in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülru nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülru?
Gülru is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülru have?
Gülru has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gülru?
Gülru does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Gülru?
Other spellings: Gülrû.
What names go well with Gülru?
Some ideas: Gülru Azize; Dürdane Gülru; Gülru Edanur.
Famous people named Gülru?
Notable people named Gülru include Gülru Necipoğlu, Gülru Polat, Gülru Yüksel.
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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