Gulzar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gulzar
Gulzar is a Persian compound name derived from "gul" (flower) and "zar" (gold), meaning "garden of flowers" or "adorned with flowers and gold." The name is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures across Iran, Pakistan, and India, with historical usage among Persian-speaking aristocracy and literary traditions.
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Etymology
Gulzar is a Persian compound name derived from "gul" (flower) and "zar" (gold), meaning "garden of flowers" or "adorned with flowers and gold." The name is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures across Iran, Pakistan, and India, with historical usage among Persian-speaking aristocracy and literary traditions.
Gulzar currently ranks #1,020 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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