Girl name
Gülruhsar name meaning
“rose-cheeked; rosy-faced”
Gülruhsar means “rose-cheeked” or “rosy-faced.” It combines the Persian words gül, “rose,” and ruhsâr, “face” or “cheek,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its imagery connects with classical poetry, where the color and freshness of a rose describe a beloved’s cheeks.
What does Gülruhsar mean?
Rose-cheeked; rosy-faced
In Turkish: gül yanaklı; gül yüzlü
Gülruhsar reflects the comparison between roses and faces found in classical poetry. The rose particularly suggests the color and freshness of a cheek. It shares this imagery with names such as Gülruh and Gülizar, while its second element explicitly refers to the face or cheek.
Origin of the name Gülruhsar
It combines Persian gul, “rose,” with rukhsār, “face” or “cheek.” The name compares a face or cheeks to a rose.
How to pronounce Gülruhsar
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylɾuhsaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گل رخسار |
Is Gülruhsar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülruhsar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülruhsar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
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- 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 Gülruhsar
What is the meaning of Gülruhsar?
Gülruhsar means “rose-cheeked; rosy-faced”. It combines Persian gul, “rose,” with rukhsār, “face” or “cheek.” The name compares a face or cheeks to a rose.
Is Gülruhsar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülruhsar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülruhsar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülruhsar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülruhsar?
Gülruhsar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gülruhsar have?
Gülruhsar has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Gülruhsar?
Gülruhsar 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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