Girl name
Gülşilay name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Gülşilay is a name used for girls in Türkiye and has three syllables. Its documented components include Gül-, an element of Persian origin that means “rose.” Another documented component is the Turkish element -ay, which carries the meaning “moon” within the name.
The name Gülşilay at a glance
Syllables
Gül · şi · lay
3 syllables · 8 letters · /ɡylʃilaj/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- Gül-“rose” · Persian
- -ay“moon” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryWiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Gülay and Nuray. In Umay, the final letters are not a separate component meaning “moon.” More girl names ending in -ay →
Gülşilay: language and spelling facts
The name Gülşilay contains Gül-, -ay.
How to pronounce Gülşilay
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylʃilaj/ |
Is Gülşilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülşilay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülşilay 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.
Famous people named Gülşilay
- Gülşilay Sayar
FAQ about the name Gülşilay
Is Gülşilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülşilay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Gülşilay have?
Gülşilay has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gülşilay?
Gülşilay 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.
Famous people named Gülşilay?
Notable people named Gülşilay include Gülşilay Sayar.
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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