Kulap is a feminine given name used primarily in Thailand, where it means "rose." The name is derived from the Persian word گلاب (golāb), which literally means "rosewater" (from gol, "rose," and āb, "water") and also refers to the rose flower. The Persian term golāb was adopted into many languages across Asia, including Thai, via the historical influence of Persian culture and trade routes. In Thai, the word for rose is kulap, and it became a popular feminine name symbolizing beauty, love, and delicacy—universal associations with the flower. The name reflects Thailand's cultural reception of Indian and Persian elements through Buddhist and Islamic connections, though it is now considered a Thai name. A related name is Kolab, the Khmer form of the same Persian-derived name, used in Cambodia. The meaning remains "rose." In both Thai and Khmer, the name is a class-affiliated, traditional choice that carries a sense of elegance and natural beauty. Notable Bearers Kulap has been used by several figures in Thai society, including actresses, models, and businesswomen, though specific well-known bearers are limited. Outside of Thailand, the same spelling "Kulap" refers to a different cultural artifact: Kulap figurines from Melanesia—specifically from New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. These were funerary statuettes associated with ancestor veneration, containing the soul of the deceased. This homographic usage is unrelated to the Thai name but creates a layer of cultural obscurity. Meaning: Rose Origin: Persian via Thai Type: First name (feminine) Usage regions: Thailand; related form in Cambodia