Gulnari

Gulnari is a feminine given name used in Central Asia, the Caucasus, Iran, and among South Asian communities with Persian, Turkic, and Indo-Iranian linguistic heritage. It appears among speakers of Persian, Uzbek, Tajik, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Urdu, and Hindi, and is found in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, India, Pakistan, and in diaspora communities worldwide.

Etymology and meaning: The first element Gul means "flower" in Persian and related languages, while the second element is a common suffix in regional feminine names that contributes to meanings related to beauty or bloom; the exact sense varies by language and family tradition.

Variants and related forms include Gulnar, Gulnara, Gulnaz, Gulnihar, and transliterations such as Gulnari, Gulnary, or Gulnuri.

Usage and cultural context: The name is used for girls and reflects naming patterns in the cultures where it appears, often connecting personal identity with nature and aesthetic qualities. Related names such as Gulnar, Gulnara, and Gulnaz are common variants in neighboring regions.