Gülistan

Gülistan is a Turkish first name for girls, which can be literally translated as "the rose garden." The name originally comes from Persian, where it is known as golestân (گلستان). In Turkey, Gülistan is a relatively common name.

What does the name Gülistan mean?

The name Gülistan, a Turkish girl's name, literally means "the rose garden" and has its roots in Persian with the term golestân (گلستان). In the Kurdish language, the name is used as Gulistan. A prominent bearer of this name is the Turkish-German politician Gülistan Yüksel.

Where does the name Gülistan come from?

The origins of the name Gülistan lie in Persian and mean "the rose garden."

How do you pronounce Gülistan?

The pronunciation of Gülistan is three syllables and sounds harmonious. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Gü-li-stan" [ɡyliˈstan]. It begins with a clear umlaut, giving the name a special tonal quality. The consonant combination "-st-" provides a clear and structured middle. The ending syllable "-stan" with an open vowel and a nasal-sounding finish gives the name stability. Gülistan thus appears both dignified and rich in tradition – soft at the beginning and striking in the aftersound.

Popularity

In Germany, Gülistan is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Gülistan has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,253rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,985th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gülla / Gülle / Gülli / Güllo / Güllu / Güllâöe / Gülläe / Güllåo / Güllöe / Güllüe

Famous people

• Gulistan Perwer (singer)