Girl
Gülsüm
Gülsüm is a long-established girls’ name, used since Ottoman times and commonly associated with a face as beautiful as a rose.
Meaning
Sources commonly explain Gülsüm through the image of a rose, describing a beautiful face. This is a traditional interpretation of the name rather than a precise literal translation.
Origin
Gülsüm is generally identified as a name of Arabic origin. It was also used during the Ottoman period and has a long history in Turkish naming.
In recent years
Gülsüm was long among the most chosen names, appearing in earlier top-hundred lists 25 times and reaching a best position of 23. It is absent from the latest official top hundred but remains a familiar classic from earlier generations.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem birth keepsake plaque, Gülsüm pairs beautifully with a small rose motif and the baby’s birth date.
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