Girl name
Gülsevin name meaning
“smile and rejoice; be joyful”
Gülsevin means smile and rejoice, expressing the idea of being joyful. It is used for girls in Türkiye and combines gül and sevin, imperative forms of the Turkish verbs for smiling and rejoicing. The name evokes the smile that appears on a face when good news arrives.
What does Gülsevin mean?
Smile and rejoice; be joyful
In Turkish: gül ve sevin; neşelen
Gülsevin can read as a wish for joy expressed through two verbs. Its opening also suggests a rose, adding a floral association; although close in sound to Gülsevil, its second element points to rejoicing rather than to being loved.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Gülsevin
It can be understood through the Turkish imperatives gül, ‘smile’, and sevin, ‘rejoice’. The first element can also be read as the Persian-derived word for rose.
How to pronounce Gülsevin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylsevin/ |
Is Gülsevin a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsevin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülsevin 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: Gulsevin
Names that sound like Gülsevin
- Gülseven♀One who loves roses
- Gülsevi♀Love of roses
- Gülsevim♀Rose and affection or loveliness
- Gülseren♀One who scatters or spreads roses
- Gülsin♀May she smile
- Gülesin♂♀May you smile or laugh
- Gülseli♀A flood of roses
- Gülsev♀Love the rose
- Gülsever♀One who loves roses
- Gülsimin♀Rose and silvery brightness
- Gülzemin♀Rose-covered ground
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Gülsevin
- Gülsevin Erhan
FAQ about the name Gülsevin
What is the meaning of Gülsevin?
Gülsevin means “smile and rejoice; be joyful”. It can be understood through the Turkish imperatives gül, ‘smile’, and sevin, ‘rejoice’. The first element can also be read as the Persian-derived word for rose.
Is Gülsevin a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsevin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülsevin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülsevin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülsevin?
Gülsevin is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülsevin have?
Gülsevin has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gülsevin?
Gülsevin 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 Gülsevin?
Other spellings: Gulsevin.
Famous people named Gülsevin?
Notable people named Gülsevin include Gülsevin Erhan.
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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