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Name meaning

Gulistan

Girl's nameFars mənşəli

Rose garden, flowerbed.

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Name meaning and origin

Gulistan in Persian is formed from the words 'gul' (rose) and '-stan' (place, land). Together they mean 'rose garden, flower garden'.

The name is widely used in Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia. It became famous through Saadi Shirazi's work Gulistan. It symbolizes that the girl child is beautiful, fragrant, and happy.

Name details

Gender
Girl's name
Origin
Fars mənşəli
Letter count
8
Appears in the Quran
No
Variants
Gülistan
Pronunciation
ɡy.lis.ˈtan

Notable people with this name

  • Saadi Shirazi

    Persian poet, author of "Gulistan" and "Bustan" (1210–1291).

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Gulistan?

    Gulistan: 'rose garden, flower garden.' Of Persian origin.
  • Is the name Gulistan mentioned in the Quran?

    No, the name Gulistan is not mentioned in the Quran.
  • Is Gulistan a boy or a girl name?

    Gulistan is a girl name.