Arzoo
Arzoo is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Wish, longing, desire”.
| Meaning | Wish, longing, desire |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | آرزو |
| Pronunciation | ar-ZOO |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Arzoo
Arzoo comes from the Persian ārzū, a word for a wish or a longing felt deep in the heart, the kind of hope parents hold for a new child. Urdu poets borrowed the word and used it often in their verse, which helped it spread across South Asia. Today girls carry the name in Iran and Afghanistan as well as in Pakistan and India. In Turkey the same name is spelled Arzu, and Aarzoo and Arezou are other spellings.
Is Arzoo a Muslim name?
Although it is Persian and not Arabic, Arzoo is a familiar name among Muslim families from Iran through to South Asia.
How popular is Arzoo?
It is popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Arzu form is well liked in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Arzoo
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Spellings and variants of Arzoo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arzoo mean?
Arzoo means 'Wish, longing, desire'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Arzoo a Muslim name?
Although it is Persian and not Arabic, Arzoo is a familiar name among Muslim families from Iran through to South Asia.
How do you pronounce Arzoo?
Arzoo is pronounced ar-ZOO.
Is Arzoo a boy or girl name?
Arzoo is usually a girl name.