Girl name
Gülsema name meaning
“rose and sky”
Gülsema means “rose and sky.” It joins Persian gül, “rose,” with Arabic semâ, “sky,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. A rose branch reaching toward an open sky gives a concrete image of its meaning, bringing a garden flower into a wider landscape.
What does Gülsema mean?
Rose and sky
In Turkish: gül ve gökyüzü
Gülsema brings together the images of a flower and the sky. Although its components are clear, the whole should not automatically be translated as a specific phrase such as “rose in the sky.” It directly connects with Gül and Sema, without necessarily carrying a religious meaning.
Origin of the name Gülsema
It combines Persian gul, “rose,” with Arabic samāʾ, “sky.” This Sema is distinct from the separately derived word associated with hearing or listening.
How to pronounce Gülsema
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylsema/ |
Is Gülsema a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsema is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülsema does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gülsema
- Gülsima♀Rose-faced
- Gülseda♀Rose and sound
- Gülsefa♀Rose and pleasant enjoyment
- Gülsüm♀Full-cheeked, round-faced
- Gülvera♀Rose
- Gülfem♀Rose-mouthed
- Gülser♀Scatter roses
- Güldem♀Rose time, season of roses
- Gülse♀May she smile
- Gülsel♀A name combining rose and flood imagery
- Gülsim♀Silver rose
- Gülcemal♀A face beautiful as a rose
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 Gülsema
What is the meaning of Gülsema?
Gülsema means “rose and sky”. It combines Persian gul, “rose,” with Arabic samāʾ, “sky.” This Sema is distinct from the separately derived word associated with hearing or listening.
Is Gülsema a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsema is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülsema in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülsema nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülsema?
Gülsema is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gülsema have?
Gülsema has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gülsema?
Gülsema 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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