Traditional Turkish Islamic Name
Gülberay
gool-beh-RAY
Pronunciation: gool-beh-RAY
وردة القمر، المضيئة كالقمر والجميلة كالوردة
Girl
Origin
Turkish-Islamic
Meaning
Rose of the moon; derived from Turkish 'gül' (rose) and 'beray' (bright moon), symbolizing a woman of radiant beauty and gentle grace
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
9
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Gülberay.
Gülberay is a Turkish-Islamic name commonly explained as Rose of the moon; derived from Turkish 'gül' (rose) and 'beray' (bright moon), symbolizing a woman of radiant beauty and gentle grace. It is often grouped with Traditional Turkish Islamic Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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