Girl name
Gülüş name meaning
“a smile; the manner of smiling”
Gülüş means a smile or the manner of smiling and is a girl's name in Türkiye. It comes from the Turkish verb gülmek, with the suffix -üş forming a noun. Also an everyday Turkish word, it evokes a smile captured in a photograph or a spontaneous expression of joy.
What does Gülüş mean?
A smile; the manner of smiling
In Turkish: gülme biçimi; yüzde beliren tebessüm
Gülüş turns a facial expression and the manner of smiling into a name. In Turkish it can refer both to a smile and to how someone smiles or laughs, so its sense extends beyond laughter alone. It shares a verbal root with Güler and Gülümse, while differing in origin from the flower name Gül.
Origin of the name Gülüş
Gülüş is formed from the Turkish verb gülmek, to smile or laugh, with the suffix -üş. Its root is unrelated to the Persian-derived flower word gül.
How to pronounce Gülüş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡylyʃ/ |
Is Gülüş a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülüş is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gülüş 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 Gülüş
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 Gülüş
- Gülüş Berk · b. 1937
FAQ about the name Gülüş
What is the meaning of Gülüş?
Gülüş means “a smile; the manner of smiling”. Gülüş is formed from the Turkish verb gülmek, to smile or laugh, with the suffix -üş. Its root is unrelated to the Persian-derived flower word gül.
Is Gülüş a girl’s name?
Yes, Gülüş is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gülüş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gülüş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gülüş?
Gülüş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gülüş have?
Gülüş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gülüş?
Gülüş 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 Gülüş?
Notable people named Gülüş include Gülüş Berk.
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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