Atoosa
Atoosa is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Name of an ancient Persian queen”.
| Meaning | Name of an ancient Persian queen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | آتوسا |
| Pronunciation | ah-too-SAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran |
Meaning and origin of Atoosa
Atoosa is the Persian version of Atossa, the daughter of Cyrus the Great who became the wife of the Persian king Darius I. The name traces back to the Old Iranian form Hutaosā, which takes it far back into ancient history. No one is quite sure what it originally meant, and scholars have not settled the question. Parents in modern Iran have brought it back into use for girls, often spelling it Atousa as well.
Is Atoosa a Muslim name?
Some Muslim families in Iran use Atoosa, but it is a pre-Islamic Persian name rather than an Arabic or Islamic one. For a regal feel, Malika, Sultana and Amira are Islamic options.
How popular is Atoosa?
It is mainly found in Iran.
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Spellings and variants of Atoosa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atoosa mean?
Atoosa means 'Name of an ancient Persian queen'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Atoosa a Muslim name?
Some Muslim families in Iran use Atoosa, but it is a pre-Islamic Persian name rather than an Arabic or Islamic one. For a regal feel, Malika, Sultana and Amira are Islamic options.
How do you pronounce Atoosa?
Atoosa is pronounced ah-too-SAH.
Is Atoosa a boy or girl name?
Atoosa is usually a girl name.