Firdous
Firdous is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, from Persian origin, meaning “Paradise”.
| Meaning | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, from Persian |
| Written as | فردوس |
| Pronunciation | fir-DOWS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Firdous
Firdous is how South Asians write firdaws, the word the Quran uses for the loftiest of Paradise's gardens. In Pakistan, India and Bangladesh it is chiefly a girls' name, frequently in compound names such as Firdous Jahan. The word itself is of old Iranian origin. It is also the distant ancestor of the English word paradise, so the name has relatives in many languages.
Is Firdous a Muslim name?
Drawn from the Quran's word for Paradise, Firdous recalls 'the Gardens of Firdaws will be their lodging' (Quran 18:107).
How popular is Firdous?
Firdous is a common girls' name in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, where it is often written Ferdous.
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Spellings and variants of Firdous
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Firdous mean?
Firdous means 'Paradise'. It is of Arabic, from Persian origin.
Is Firdous a Muslim name?
Drawn from the Quran's word for Paradise, Firdous recalls 'the Gardens of Firdaws will be their lodging' (Quran 18:107).
How do you pronounce Firdous?
Firdous is pronounced fir-DOWS.
Is Firdous a boy or girl name?
Firdous is usually a girl name.