Gonca

girlTurkish, from Persian

Gonca is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rosebud”.

MeaningRosebud
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish, from Persian
Pronunciationgon-JAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Gonca

Gonca is the Turkish form of the Persian ghuncha, a flower bud, especially a rosebud. In Turkish c is pronounced like English j. It is a classic Turkish girls' name and a common image in Ottoman poetry for a young, unopened beauty. The Urdu equivalent is Ghuncha.

Is Gonca a Muslim name?

Yes, Gonca is used by Muslim families in Turkey. It is of Persian origin rather than Arabic.

Where is the name Gonca used?

Common in Turkey and among Turkish communities in the Balkans and Europe.

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Spellings and variants of Gonca

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gonca mean?

Gonca means 'Rosebud'. It comes from Turkish, from Persian.

Is Gonca a Muslim name?

Yes, Gonca is used by Muslim families in Turkey. It is of Persian origin rather than Arabic.

How do you pronounce Gonca?

Gonca is pronounced gon-JAH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.