Gulistan
Gulistan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rose garden”.
| Meaning | Rose garden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | گلستان |
| Pronunciation | gu-lis-TAHN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Gulistan
Gulistan means a rose garden or flower garden, from gul, rose, and -istan, place of. It is famous as the title of the Gulistan of Saʿdī of Shiraz (1258), a classic of Persian prose and verse on ethics and wisdom. As a personal name it is mostly given to girls in Turkey, Kurdish regions and Central Asia, while in South Asia it is occasionally used for boys.
Is Gulistan a Muslim name?
Yes, Gulistan is used by Muslim families. It is a Persian name known from Saʿdī's classic book.
Where is the name Gulistan used?
Used as a girl's name in Turkey, Kurdistan and Central Asia, and occasionally in Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gulistan mean?
Gulistan means 'Rose garden'. It comes from Persian.
Is Gulistan a Muslim name?
Yes, Gulistan is used by Muslim families. It is a Persian name known from Saʿdī's classic book.
How do you write Gulistan in Arabic?
Gulistan is written گلستان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Gulistan?
Gulistan is pronounced gu-lis-TAHN.