Gul (name)
Gul is a common name in Persian (گل Gol) and Turkish (Gül) languages, meaning rose. Gul is used as a family name in Europe, Central and South Asia.
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡʊl/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Persian, and Turkish |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "Yellow" in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian. "Rose" in Turkish. "Flower" in Persian and Kurdish. |
| Region of origin | Europe and Central Asia |
It is also a Nordic given name, used in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian languages as a short form of Guðólfr (Godwulf).
The name is also an abbreviation used in the medieval and early modern periods for William (derived from French Guillaume), for example in the signature "Gul: Ebor" for William Dawes, Archbishop of York.
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