Gülhan

Gülhan is a female first name that is common in both Kurdish and Turkish cultures. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the king of roses', 'the lord of roses', or occasionally as 'the rose willow'.

What does the name Gülhan mean?

The name Gülhan comes from Kurdish and Turkish and literally means 'the king of roses', 'the lord of roses', or also 'the rose willow'. The origin of the name can be found in Turkish, where it is composed of the elements gül, which means 'rose', and han, which means 'leader', 'chief', 'ruler', or 'king'. The element han can also take on the meaning of 'caravanserai' or 'pasture'.

Where does the name Gülhan come from?

The name Gülhan has its roots in Old Turkish and carries the meaning 'the king of roses'.

How do you pronounce Gülhan?

Gülhan is pronounced approximately like 'Gül-han', where 'Gül' sounds like the German word for rose.

Popularity

In Germany, Gülhan is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 1,573rd place. Over the last ten years, Gülhan has been used about 40 times as a first name, securing it the 4,320th position in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,091st.

Nicknames & pet names

Gülli / Gülo