Gülhanım Forename

34,584th
Most Common
name in the World

Approximately 22,504 people bear this name

Most prevalent in:
Turkey
Highest density in:
Turkey

Gülhanım Forename User-submission:

The name 'Gülhanım' comes from the Persian word 'gul' (گل), meaning 'flower, especially rose.' This word evolved from Middle Persian 'vard,' which means the same. This word is cognate with the Avestan word 'varəḏa,' also meaning 'flower.'

The term 'hanım' (queen) is derived from the following story: When Mete Han (known as Genghis Khan by the Mongols) came and everyone greeted him with respect, upon seeing his wife enter the room, he said, 'Here is my Hanım (Lady/Queen).

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Gülhanım Forename Distribution

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PlaceGenderIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Turkey
100%
22,5041:3,457630

Gülhanım Forename Meaning

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The name 'Gülhanım' comes from the Persian word 'gul' (گل), meaning 'flower, especially rose.' This word evolved from Middle Persian 'vard,' which means the same. This word is cognate with the Avestan word 'varəḏa,' also meaning 'flower.'

The term 'hanım' (queen) is derived from the following story: When Mete Han (known as Genghis Khan by the Mongols) came and everyone greeted him with respect, upon seeing his wife enter the room, he said, 'Here is my Hanım (Lady/Queen).' Since that day, women leaders have been referred to as 'hanım.'

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