Afroz
Afroz is a Muslim unisex name of Persian origin, meaning “Illuminating, one who lights up”.
| Meaning | Illuminating, one who lights up |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | افروز |
| Pronunciation | af-ROZE |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Afroz
Afruz is Persian for lighting up, and it appears in compound words such as dil-afruz, heart-brightening. Afroz comes from it and has no Arabic root. Across South Asia it is given to boys and girls alike, and it is frequently paired with another name, as in Afroz Alam, while Afroza is a related girls' form. In Iran the spelling Afrooz is used, mostly for girls.
Is Afroz a Muslim name?
Its Persian meaning, illuminating, makes it a popular choice for Muslim families in South Asia.
How popular is Afroz?
South Asian families give it to boys and girls alike, while Iranians use Afrooz, mostly for girls.
Gifts with the name Afroz
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Spellings and variants of Afroz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afroz mean?
Afroz means 'Illuminating, one who lights up'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Afroz a Muslim name?
Its Persian meaning, illuminating, makes it a popular choice for Muslim families in South Asia.
How do you pronounce Afroz?
Afroz is pronounced af-ROZE.
Is Afroz a boy or girl name?
Afroz is used for both boys and girls.