Given Name
Golrokh
gol-ROKH (IPA: /ɡolˈɾox/)
Pronunciation: gol-ROKH (IPA: /ɡolˈɾox/)
ذَاتُ وَجْهٍ كَالزَّهْرَةِ
Girl Rare
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Flower-faced; rose-faced (Persian: 'gol' flower + 'rokh' face)
Thematic Cluster
Names Referring to Flowers & Beauty
Islamic Status
Traditional Persian
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
7
Meaning Urdu
پھول نما چہرہ والا؛ گلاب نما رخ
Meaning Arabic
ذَاتُ وَجْهٍ كَالزَّهْرَةِ
Golrokh (Persian: گلرخ) derives from two Persian elements: 'gol' (گل) meaning 'flower' or 'rose' and 'rokh' (رخ) meaning 'face' or 'countenance'; together the sense is 'flower-faced' or 'rose-like countenance.' The compound follows a long Persian tradition of combining nature imagery with human qualities in feminine names. It is attested in modern Iranian civil records, contemporary literature, and personal names; examples appear in 20th–21st century contexts among writers and private citizens. The name is cultural and poetic rather than Qur'anic. Related names include [[Golnaz]] and [[Shahla]]. Variants and transliterations such as Golrukh, Gulrukh, Golrokh occur depending on dialect and romanization. Golrokh remains uncommon outside Persian-speaking communities and signals an affinity for classical Persian poetic aesthetics and floral metaphors.
FAQs
What is the literal meaning of Golrokh?
Literally 'flower-faced' or 'rose-faced', from Persian 'gol' (flower) + 'rokh' (face).
Is Golrokh a Quranic name?
No. Golrokh is a Persian cultural name and does not appear in the Quran.
Where is Golrokh typically used?
Primarily in Iran and Persian-speaking communities, including among Muslim families with Persian cultural heritage.
Are there variant spellings of Golrokh?
Yes; common transliterations include Golrukh, Gulrukh and Golrokh, depending on romanization and dialect.
Does Golrokh have poetic associations?
Yes. The name draws on Persian poetic imagery and floral metaphors common in classical Persian literature.
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