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**Gulnaz** is a feminine name of Turkic origin. It derives from Turkic languages, where the root *gul- means "golden" or "precious." The full meaning of the name is often interpreted as "golden treasure," "precious maiden," or "gem." In some Turkic languages, particularly in Iranian ones, the name **Gulnaz** (from Persian *gul* - flower and *naz* - value) might evoke similar associations, but for **Gulnaz**, the primary root is Turkic. The name **Gulnaz** is widely used in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and countries of the Near East. It was known even in the Ottoman Empire, the Qandahar Khanate, and the Daghestan Khanate. In Russia, the name gained prominence later, roughly in the 19th century, possibly through missionaries or as a result of exploration in the Caucasus and Central Asia. The characteristic traits associated with the name **Gulnaz** often include tenderness, sensitivity, refinement, and deep inner beauty. People with this name value harmony, aesthetics, and often possess a subtle sense of humor. They are typically reliable, devoted to their loved ones, and have a strong inner light. Notable bearers of the name **Gulnaz** in Russian and world culture are not as widespread as Western names, but the name appears among prominent Tatar and Crimean Tatar writers, poets, and public figures of the 19th and early 20th centuries. In modern Russia, the name is also found among famous artists and musicians associated with theater and music. The popularity of the name **Gulnaz** in Russia is limited, but it persists mainly in regions with a Turkic population—Kabardian-Cherkessian Autonomous Okrug, Republic of Daghestan, Republic of Tatarstan, the Crimean Federal District, and North Caucasus. In other regions of Russia, the name is less common. Variations and diminutives of the name **Gulnaz** include spellings such as Gulymza, and Gulnaz (in some regions), as well as affectionate forms: Lamza, Gulya, Zaza, Gulyan.