Girl name
Gülsefa name meaning
“rose and pleasant enjoyment”
Gülsefa means “rose and pleasant enjoyment.” It combines Persian gül, “rose,” with sefa, the Turkish form of Arabic safâ, associated with pleasure and ease. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the simple image of enjoying a peaceful moment among roses in a garden.
What does Gülsefa mean?
Rose and pleasant enjoyment
In Turkish: gül ve gönül hoşluğu
Gülsefa combines floral imagery with associations of enjoyment and ease. Its second element remains familiar in Turkish expressions about taking pleasure in life. The name connects with Gül and Sefa, though the compound's poetic associations do not establish a more precise dictionary meaning beyond those elements.
Origin of the name Gülsefa
It can be explained as Persian gul, “rose,” combined with sefa, from Arabic ṣafā. In Turkish, sefa conveys enjoyment, ease, and pleasant contentment.
How to pronounce Gülsefa
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylsefa/ |
Is Gülsefa a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsefa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülsefa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gülsefa
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 Gülsefa
What is the meaning of Gülsefa?
Gülsefa means “rose and pleasant enjoyment”. It can be explained as Persian gul, “rose,” combined with sefa, from Arabic ṣafā. In Turkish, sefa conveys enjoyment, ease, and pleasant contentment.
Is Gülsefa a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsefa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülsefa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülsefa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülsefa?
Gülsefa is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gülsefa have?
Gülsefa has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gülsefa?
Gülsefa 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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