Girl name
Gülsün name meaning
“may she smile; may she rejoice”
Gülsün means “may she smile” or “may she rejoice.” It comes from the Turkish verb gülmek, to smile or laugh, in a form expressing a wish. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes a smiling face and is related to Güler and Gülümser through the same verb.
What does Gülsün mean?
May she smile; may she rejoice
In Turkish: gülsün; yüzü gülsün, neşelensin
Gülsün belongs to a Turkish naming pattern that expresses a wish through a verb form. The idea of a smiling face also suggests joy in ordinary Turkish usage. It shares its verbal root with Güler and Gülümser, although its spelling can lead to confusion with names based on the rose.
Origin of the name Gülsün
From gülsün, the Turkish third-person imperative or wish form of gül-, “to smile” or “to laugh.” It is unrelated in formation to Persian-derived gül, “rose.”
Double names with Gülsün
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gülsün Satı
Meaning of each name
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
- Satı: a child symbolically dedicated by a vow
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Ayben Gülsün
Meaning of each name
- Ayben: I am the moon; moon-like
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
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Gülsün Seçil
Meaning of each name
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
- Seçil: be chosen; be selected or preferred
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Fulden Gülsün
Meaning of each name
- Fulden: From the jasmine flower
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
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Gülsün Özay
Meaning of each name
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
- Özay: a name combining essence and moon
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Erkmen Gülsün
Meaning of each name
- Erkmen: Powerful, strong
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
How to pronounce Gülsün
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylsyn/ |
Is Gülsün a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsün is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülsün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gülsun, Gulsun
Names that sound like Gülsün
- Gülsüm♀Full-cheeked, round-faced
- Gülgün♀Rose-coloured, rosy, pink
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Gülsin♀May she smile
- Gülbün♀Rosebush
- Güssün♀May there be smiles and happiness
- Gülşen♀Rose garden
- Gülçin♀One who gathers or picks roses
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Gülhan♀A name combining rose and ruler
- Gülten♀Having skin like a rose
- Gülden♀Of roses
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 Gülsün
- Gülsün Sağlamer · b. 1945
- Gülsün Karamustafa · b. 1946
- G. Gülsün Akin
- Gulsun Elif Karagoz
- Gülsun Erdağ
- Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek
- Gülsün Bağcı
- Gülsün Erigüç
- Gülsün Memi
- Gülsün Şahan
- Gülsün Yıldırım · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Gülsün
What is the meaning of Gülsün?
Gülsün means “may she smile; may she rejoice”. From gülsün, the Turkish third-person imperative or wish form of gül-, “to smile” or “to laugh.” It is unrelated in formation to Persian-derived gül, “rose.”
Is Gülsün a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülsün is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülsün in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülsün nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülsün?
Gülsün is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülsün have?
Gülsün has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gülsün?
Gülsün does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Gülsün?
Other spellings: Gülsun, Gulsun.
What names go well with Gülsün?
Some ideas: Gülsün Satı; Ayben Gülsün; Gülsün Seçil.
Famous people named Gülsün?
Notable people named Gülsün include Gülsün Sağlamer, Gülsün Karamustafa, G. Gülsün Akin.
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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