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Gulbadan

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Meaning

Rose-bodied

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic جلبان
Urdu گلبدن
Persian گلبدان
Turkish Gülbadan
Bengali গুলবদন
Pashto ګلبدان

Alternate Spellings

Gulbadan is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Persian roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Rose-bodied', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Gulbadan, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Gulbadan is a Persian compound meaning "rose-bodied," the name of Gulbadan Begum, a Mughal princess and chronicler, daughter of Babur, who authored the "Humayun-nama."

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Etymology

A Persian compound of gol ('rose') and badan ('body'). Gulbadan means 'rose-bodied, delicate' - notably borne by Gulbadan Begum, Mughal princess and author of the Humayun-nama.

Notable Historical Usage

Gulbadan Begum, daughter of Babur, wrote the Humayun-nama, the only account of the early Mughal court by a woman of it.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.