Gulcan
Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gulcan
Gulcan is a Turkish name combining "gul" (rose) and "can" (soul/life), meaning "rose soul" or "soul of the rose." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, with historical roots in Anatolia and the broader Ottoman-influenced regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
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Etymology
Gulcan is a Turkish name combining "gul" (rose) and "can" (soul/life), meaning "rose soul" or "soul of the rose." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, with historical roots in Anatolia and the broader Ottoman-influenced regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Gulcan currently ranks #3,247 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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