Gülmira is a female given name used mainly in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It is a compound name formed from two elements: the first part, gül, comes from Kyrgyz and Kazakh гүл, meaning "flower", which is ultimately derived from Persian gol (meaning "flower" or "rose"). The second element is ʾamīra, an Arabic word meaning "princess". Thus, Gülmira can be interpreted as "flower princess" or "princess of flowers".
Notable Bearers
- Gulmira Dauletova (born 1988) is a Kazakh chess player, representing Kazakhstan in international competitions.
- Gülmira Esimbaeva (born 1957) is a Kazakh politician who has served in government roles.
- Gulmira Karimova (1977–2023) was a Kazakh teacher and politician.
Variants
The name has several variants across different cultures, including Gol and related names like Gulnur and Gol Mir. The component gul is common in Persian and Turkic feminine names, often combined with other elements to create names like Gulnara or Gulzhan.
- Meaning: "flower princess" (from Persian gol "flower" + Arabic ʾamīra "princess")
- Origin: Persian and Arabic components, adopted into Kazakh and Kyrgyz
- Type: Compound feminine given name
- Usage Regions: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, wider Central Asia
User Submissions
Sources: Wikipedia — Gulmira