Fairuz
Fairuz 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 | Malaysia, Indonesia, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Fairuz
Fairuz represents Fayrūz, turquoise in Arabic, a word that Arabic borrowed from the Persian pīrōza. The gemstone was treasured for its pure, bright blue, and the name passes on that sense of something precious and lovely. Fairuz is the standard spelling in Malaysia and Indonesia, where it is very common. Arab countries tend to prefer the forms Fairouz or Fayrouz.
Is Fairuz a Muslim name?
Fairuz came into Arabic from Persian very early, was borne by the Companion Fayrūz al-Daylamī, and is used by Muslims across the Arab world and Southeast Asia.
How popular is Fairuz?
Very common in Malaysia and Indonesia and recognised throughout the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Fairuz
- Fairuz name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Fairuz baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fairuz
Names similar to Fairuz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fairuz mean?
Fairuz means 'Turquoise, the blue gemstone'. It is of Persian, via Arabic origin.
Is Fairuz a Muslim name?
Fairuz came into Arabic from Persian very early, was borne by the Companion Fayrūz al-Daylamī, and is used by Muslims across the Arab world and Southeast Asia.
How do you pronounce Fairuz?
Fairuz is pronounced fay-ROOZ.
Is Fairuz a boy or girl name?
Fairuz is usually a girl name.