گلالۍ

Gulalai

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Gulalai is a Muslim girl name meaning “Flower-like, lovely as a flower”.

MeaningFlower-like, lovely as a flower
GenderGirl
OriginPashto
Arabic spellingگلالۍ
Pronunciationgoo-LAH-lay
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Gulalai

Gulalai is a Pashto name built on gul, flower, with an affectionate Pashto ending, and is generally explained as lovely as a flower or flower-faced. It is a characteristic girls' name among Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan. A well-known bearer is the Pakistani activist Gulalai Ismail.

Is Gulalai a Muslim name?

Yes, Gulalai is used by Muslim families. It is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one and is common among Pashtun Muslims.

Where is the name Gulalai used?

Common among Pashtuns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Gulalai

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gulalai mean?

Gulalai means 'Flower-like, lovely as a flower'. It comes from Pashto.

Is Gulalai a Muslim name?

Yes, Gulalai is used by Muslim families. It is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one and is common among Pashtun Muslims.

How do you write Gulalai in Arabic?

Gulalai is written گلالۍ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Gulalai?

Gulalai is pronounced goo-LAH-lay.

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