Girl name
Gülünay name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Gülünay is a three-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Its Persian element Gül- means “rose,” while the Turkish element -ay means “moon.” Similar names include Gülenay, meaning “smiling moon,” and Gülay, which combines rose and moon with floral and celestial beauty.
The name Gülünay at a glance
Syllables
Gü · lü · nay
3 syllables · 7 letters · /ɡylynaj/
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 →
Gülünay: language and spelling facts
The name Gülünay contains Gül-, -ay.
How to pronounce Gülünay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylynaj/ |
Is Gülünay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülünay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülünay 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
Names that sound like Gülünay
- Gülenay♀Smiling moon
- Gülay♀Rose and moon
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Gülnaz♀Rose and charm
- Gülüzar♀Rose-cheeked
- Güleray♀Laughing moon
- Gülcay♀
- Gülnar♀Pomegranate blossom
- Gülbay♂♀Rose-like, noble man
- Gülgüney♂♀A name evoking a rose and the south
- Gülinaz♀A name evoking a rose and coy grace
- Gülsay♀Regard as a rose
Famous people named Gülünay
- Gülünay Akçalı
FAQ about the name Gülünay
Is Gülünay a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülünay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Gülünay have?
Gülünay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gülünay?
Gülünay 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 Gülünay?
Notable people named Gülünay include Gülünay Akçalı.
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.
Entry ID: nm12627 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake