The baby name Gulnara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gul-NAH-rah (IPA: /ɡʊlˈnɑːrə/).
The baby name Gulnara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gul-NAH-rah (IPA: /ɡʊlˈnɑːrə/).
Gulnara is in Origin.
Rooted in Persian, Gulnara descends from Golnâr (گلنار), the word for the pomegranate blossom - literally “flower” (gol or gul) plus “nâr,” the pomegranate. The image evokes deep red petals and has long symbolized beauty, vitality, and abundance across Iranian and Turkic cultures. Through Persianate courts, poetry, and trade, the name passed into Azerbaijani, Tatar, Bashkir, Kazakh, Uzbek, and Tajik usage, where the final -a reflects local and Russian phonology.
In European literature the variant Gulnare gained notice via Byron’s The Corsair (1814), reinforcing a romantic aura around the name. Today Gulnara remains familiar across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Volga regions. Common forms and spellings include Gulnar and Golnar in Persian, Gülnar in Turkish and Azerbaijani, Gulnora in Uzbek and Tajik, and Gul’nara in Russian transliteration. The meaning stays constant: a pomegranate blossom, emblem of beauty and fruitful life.
| Gulnara Karimova Gulnara Karimova is best known as the daughter of Islam Karimov, the former President of Uzbekistan, and for her involvement in politics and business in Uzbekistan. She has been a controversial figure, facing allegations of corruption and money laundering. Despite her political connections, she has also been involved in fashion and philanthropy. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM | Girls | 0 | #6 | 42 | 574 |
| KZ | 0 | #23 | 94 | 1,452 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #25 | 1,693 | 5,862 |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #35 | 42 | 1,051 |
| AZ | 0 | #41 | 3 | 706 | |
| CY | 0 | #59 | 2 | 1,632 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #74 | 32 | 1,564 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #92 | 1 | 865 |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #128 | 961 | 11,913 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #140 | 3 | 1,888 |
| RU | 0 | #145 | 45 | 3,641 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #192 | 9 | 1,904 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #269 | 21 | 6,578 |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #508 | 16 | 10,981 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #521 | 6 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #525 | 29 | 20,968 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #533 | 4 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #591 | 27 | 11,648 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #722 | 17 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #829 | 10 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| TR | 0 | #894 | 339 | 19,440 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #905 | 39 | 14,861 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #945 | 11 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #958 | 26 | 5,561 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,146 | 7 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,370 | 77 | 9,415 |
Gulnara is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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