Girl name
Lalgûn name meaning
“ruby-colored, deep gemstone red”
Lalgûn means “ruby-colored” or “deep gemstone red.” It combines Persian laʿl, a red precious stone, with gūn, meaning colored or having the color of something. In Türkiye, it is a feminine name. Its central image is a polished red gemstone catching the light.
What does Lalgûn mean?
Ruby-colored, deep gemstone red
In Turkish: lal taşı renginde, yakut kırmızısı
Lalgûn is a poetic compound evoking the rich red color of a precious stone. In classical poetry, laʿl often appears in imagery involving lips and red gemstones. Its first element is the stone rather than the tulip, an important distinction from the similar-looking form Lalegûn.
Origin of the name Lalgûn
From Persian laʿl, a red precious stone, and -gūn, “colored like.” It is distinct from Lalegûn, which refers to a tulip.
How to pronounce Lalgûn
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lalɡuːn/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لعل گون |
Is Lalgûn a girl’s name?
Yes, Lalgûn is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lalgûn does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lalgûn
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
FAQ about the name Lalgûn
What is the meaning of Lalgûn?
Lalgûn means “ruby-colored, deep gemstone red”. From Persian laʿl, a red precious stone, and -gūn, “colored like.” It is distinct from Lalegûn, which refers to a tulip.
Is Lalgûn a girl’s name?
Yes, Lalgûn is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lalgûn in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lalgûn nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lalgûn?
Lalgûn is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Lalgûn have?
Lalgûn has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Lalgûn?
Lalgûn does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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