Fairouz
Fairouz is a Muslim girl name of Persian, via Arabic origin, meaning “Turquoise, the blue gemstone”.
| Meaning | Turquoise, the blue gemstone |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, via Arabic |
| Written as | فيروز |
| Pronunciation | fay-ROOZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Fairouz
Fairouz began as the Persian pīrōza, a name for turquoise, much loved across Muslim lands for its colour, like a clear sky. Arabic adopted the word as fayrūz. The name is famous throughout the Arab world thanks to the Lebanese singer Fairouz. In earlier times it was also a man's name: a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ living in Yemen, Fayrūz al-Daylamī, carried it.
Is Fairouz a Muslim name?
Although it began in Persian, Fairouz entered Arabic naming in the first generations of Islam and remains a familiar choice for Muslim girls in the Arab world and further afield.
How popular is Fairouz?
Popular in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the Gulf, while Fairuz is the common spelling in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Fairouz
- Fairouz name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Fairouz baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fairouz
Names similar to Fairouz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fairouz mean?
Fairouz means 'Turquoise, the blue gemstone'. It is of Persian, via Arabic origin.
Is Fairouz a Muslim name?
Although it began in Persian, Fairouz entered Arabic naming in the first generations of Islam and remains a familiar choice for Muslim girls in the Arab world and further afield.
How do you pronounce Fairouz?
Fairouz is pronounced fay-ROOZ.
Is Fairouz a boy or girl name?
Fairouz is usually a girl name.